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Arts and Culture Local Grant Program
Japan Foundation
August 1, 2026International locations (countries with Japan Foundation presence)
Financial coverage specifically allocated for international travel (excluding travel to Japan), honorariums, venue rental, and printing of materials to facilitate cultural transfer.
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Financial coverage specifically allocated for international travel (excluding travel to Japan), honorariums, venue rental, and printing of materials to facilitate cultural transfer.
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Open to non-profit theatrical projects whose content is closely related to Japanese culture. Solo performances have a low priority for funding. The requested grant amount cannot exceed 50% of the total project budget.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- For projects starting from September 2026; next deadline December 1, 2026
- Programme dates
- Projects starting from September 2026 onwards
- Duration
- Project-based
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Up to €1,000 (in local currency)
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