The Japan Foundation, New York advances U.S.–Japan understanding by funding Japanese studies scholarship, language education, arts and cultural exchange, community/grassroots exchange, and translation/publication of Japan-related works. It supports a mix of individual fellowships (research in Japan), institutional program grants (from small project awards to large multi-year institutional grants), museum and exhibition support, and translation subsidies. Many programs target U.S.-based colleges, cultural institutions, and scholars while some fellowship and research programs require activity in Japan.
Mix of rolling small project grants and competitive annual programs plus scheduled large institutional awards; typical award types include small project grants (~$2,000–$5,000), fellowships covering travel and living expenses, exhibition support, and Institutional Project Support up to $150,000/year (requires equal matching funds). Many major programs use a concept‑paper → full proposal timeline with fixed deadlines; some arts/culture and small project grants accept rolling applications submitted at least three months before project start.
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Observe program-specific geographic limits (JFNY serves 37 U.S. states east of the Rockies + DC) and follow each program’s timeline: concept papers typically due Oct 31 and full proposals Dec 1 for major IPS/fellowship rounds; Exhibitions Abroad and Translation cycles often have early-December deadlines. For large IPS awards plan for an institutional match and multi-year budgeting; for small arts or studies grants submit at least three months before the project start and confirm eligibility (U.S. nonprofit/institution status or curator/scholar eligibility for fellowships).
Current and upcoming funding from Japan Foundation, New York that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: Rolling; concept paper due at least 3 months before project start
Who can apply: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: Rolling; submit at least 2-3 months before project start
Who can apply: U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: Rolling; submit at least 2-3 months before project start date
Who can apply: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: Rolling; concept paper due at least 3 months before project start
Who can apply: U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status engaged in grassroots Japan–U.S. collaborative efforts
Deadline: Rolling (concept paper must be submitted at least 3 months prior to project start date)
Who can apply: U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; projects must take place within the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains plus Washington, D.C.
Deadline: Rolling basis throughout the year
Who can apply: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: To be announced in Summer–Fall 2026
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