[Japan Foundation of Los Angeles](https://www.jflalc.org)

December 2026

Up to $100,000 per institution per year; support may continue for up to five years.

Supports U.S. and European museums in building infrastructure and promoting the use and exhibition of their Japanese art collections.

--- ## Description This program is designed to provide financial support to museums in the United States and Europe to enhance the ongoing and effective use of their Japanese art collections. The grant aims to help institutions build and sustain infrastructure for exhibiting Japanese art, including funding for specialized staff, research, and exhibitions. The program places a strong emphasis on sustainability, encouraging projects that establish or expand staff positions and promote the appreciation and understanding of Japanese art within their regions. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum of $100,000 per institution per year. - Support may be provided for up to five years, pending annual review and continued eligibility. - The grant covers only part of the total project cost; applicants are encouraged to use their own funds and seek additional sources. --- ## Eligibility - Museums located in the U.S. or eligible European countries (see below) with Japanese art collections and a permanent space for these collections. - The institution must have already employed a curator of Japanese art or have plans to employ one. - Joint projects between museums are permitted if all institutions are in the same country or region and one serves as the representative applicant. - Eligible European countries include (but are not limited to): Albania, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and others as detailed in the program guidelines. --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the application forms from the [Japan Foundation's program list](https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/list.html). - Prepare required documents, including: - Application cover sheet - Outline of the institution - Project sheets for each proposed activity - Curriculum vitae for key personnel - Detailed budget plan - Submit the application to the nearest Japan Foundation office or, if unavailable, the nearest Japanese diplomatic mission. - Applications by email or fax are not accepted. - Annual interim and final reports are required for multi-year projects; continued funding is contingent upon satisfactory progress. --- ## Additional Information - Eligible project categories: - Increasing specialized staff (curators, assistant curators, researchers) for Japanese art - Research, surveys, and publication of collection lists - Exhibitions utilizing Japanese art collections - Grant covers partial costs for salaries, travel, research, exhibition setup, and related activities. - Projects must not be for profit, religious, or political purposes, nor for general travel or non-Japanese art fields. - The grant does not cover overhead, administrative expenses, or certain travel and hospitality costs. - Higher priority is given to projects planning to sustain new positions after grant completion and those with a strong regional impact. --- ## External Links - [Program Information & Application (Japan Foundation Los Angeles)](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-ac-misp) - [Download Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/dl/culture/pdf/Q-MIS_e_all.pdf) - [Japan Foundation Headquarters Program List](https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/list.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Japan Foundation Los Angeles | jflainfo@jpf.go.jp | 323.761.7510 | 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | | Visual Arts Section, Japan Foundation (HQ) | vo@jpf.go.jp | +81-(0)3-5369-6061 | 4-4-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan | | [Contact Page (JFLA)](https://www.jflalc.org/contact) | | | | ---

U.S. and European Museum Infrastructure Support Program

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