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Arts and Cultural Exchange
 
Head Office Grant Applications for Fiscal 2012-2013 are now closed.
 
Important: Please read the General Information about Grant Programs before continuing.
 
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Program List
 
Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
 
Provides assistance to museums and organisations for exhibitions held in Australia introducing Japanese art and culture.
IMPORTANT:  The deadline for applications was 1 December 2011.

Success rate for Fiscal year 2011-2012:
  • 4 out of 7 applications
 
Application Instructions
Application Form
 
Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan
 

Provides assistance to publishing companies for translation and/or publication of works relating to Japan.
IMPORTANT:  The deadline was 20 November 2011

Success rate for Fiscal year 2011-2012:
  • 0 out of 1 application
 
Translation and Publication on Japan
Application Instructions
Applicaiton Form
 
Promoting the Understanding of Japan and Cultural Cooperation
 

IMPORTANT - Only applicants residing in Japan are eligible
All applications must be sent to Japan Foundation, Tokyo’s head office
 
Grant Program for Cultural Presentation
This program offers a grant to cover the partial cost of cultural events conducted overseas by Japanese culture specialists (individual or small sized groups) to enhance the understanding of Japanese culture in various countries.

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Application Instructions and Form
 
Grant Program for Overseas Performances (For Japanese groups or individuals)
This program is designed to provide financial assistance for Japanese artists in the performing arts field who perform overseas or present international co-productions, as well as citizen/youth performance groups that implement international cultural exchanges at the local level with public and young people through performing arts activities.

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Application Instructions and Form
 

*Please note they above grant application forms are in Japanese only.
 
FAQ for Arts & Cultural Exchange
 
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Can I apply for both Publication and Translation support in the same application?
Yes, under this program you can either apply for 'translation only', 'publication only' or 'translation and publication' support. For translation support, priority is given to translations of texts included in the "List of Recommended Works" specified by the Foundation. For 'publication only' projects, the program refers to the publication of newly written works.
 
 
 
Does the Japan Foundation, Sydney offer an Artist-in-Residence program to Japan?
No. The Japan Foundation does however have an Artist-in-Residence database, which lists organisations in Japan who offer Artist-in-Residence programs. Please see
http://www.jpf.go.jp/air/index.html.
 
Does the Japan Foundation offer grants for performing arts exchange between Japan and Australia?
No. The Japan Foundation does however have a website which provides current information on the performing arts scene in Japan. Please see
http://www.performingarts.jp/
 
 
Enquiries
 

For enquiries about Arts and Cultural Exchange grant programs, please email arts@jpf.org.au.