Creative grants and opportunities in Japan

Contemporary dancers, choreographers, and performance artists

Groups or individuals (regardless of age, residency, or base of operations) planning creative projects that utilize SCARTS' facilities and equipment.

Artists and creators willing to stay in historical Machiya townhouses in the Kosudo area of Akiha-ku, Niigata City, conduct local research, and produce/exhibit site-specific works.

Artists and creators who will use 'Machiya Lab' to conduct research, create works based on their residency, and present their work in the local community.

Creative and expressive activities conducted within Osaka City that provide citizens with diverse opportunities for appreciation and participation.

Organizations across Japan that strengthen relationships, collaboration, and exchange of ideas between citizens in Japan and overseas through international cultural exchange activities.

Artistic organizations aiming to step up, supporting both the creative development process and presentation. Max 3 years.

Support for film post-production and participation in overseas film festivals to promote international release. Support is available for up to 3 years.

Activities taking place in the Kansai region during the latter half of the fiscal year (up to the end of March 2027).

Emerging artists or researchers working in the field of performing arts who seek to create new artistic expression through exposure to different cultures.

Individuals or groups conducting research and preservation studies focused on Japanese sword culture, regional activation, or educational preservation.

Creation activities (performances, exhibitions, art projects) held in Tokyo, or international artistic exchange activities held in Tokyo or overseas.

Activities addressing challenges in the creative environment with a broad, field-wide perspective. Support available for up to 3 years or as a single-year grant.

Artistic activities that foster participation and creativity among people in diverse social environments, or projects addressing social/urban challenges through arts. Priority on resolving disparities in children's opportunities to appreciate and experience art.

Artists and groups seeking support for production costs, overseas exhibitions, or group activities (some categories restricted to members of the Japan Artists Association).

Artists and groups whose activities span multiple genres or cross existing boundaries, creating new artistic domains.

Local governments or public halls planning to co-host traditional Japanese music concert programs and community outreach/exchange activities.

Artists, creators, and writers looking to retreat and create in Mogami, Yamagata.

Self-funded artists who choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR on their own initiative.

Artists looking to stay and produce works on Sado Island, Niigata, Japan.

Private museums, art galleries, and other tourist facilities in Tokyo looking to introduce multilingual support, ICT, international standard services, safety measures, or congestion-avoidance efforts.

Artists and creators seeking residential production, research, and exhibition opportunities in Kyoto.

Individuals or groups aiming to promote and hand down traditional Japanese performing arts.

Grants for artistic, theatrical, and cultural activities, and support projects for the promotion of regional culture.

Organizations whose purpose is "education for children through music."

Performances of a certain artistic standard sponsored by professional classical music groups in Japan.

Creative activities of artists, creative environment innovations, international projects, and research in modern Japanese theater and dance.

Private organizations conducting independent planned projects that contribute to the promotion of welfare, education, culture, international exchange, and community development of Yamanashi Prefecture residents.

Cultural and arts organizations in Yamanashi Prefecture seeking to promote independent and active local cultural activities.

Activities in music, fine arts, theater, and traditional performing arts that contribute to the promotion of regional culture.

Training activities for young artists and international exchange activities in arts and culture, such as performances and exhibitions.

Excellent activities such as "performances", "lectures", "surveys/research", and "international exchange" in the field of "arts and culture applying electronic technology", as well as scholarships for students aiming to master electronic musical instruments.

Projects featuring appearances or exhibitions by professional artists or those aiming to become professionals.

Individual creators and other copyright holders delegating to lawyers to enforce their copyrights against online infringement.

Concerts sponsored by domestic professional orchestras.

Musicians and students (musical instrument loan program).

Applicants seeking various grants in performing arts, traditional performing arts, visual arts, and music.

Organizations conducting regional art promotion projects and cultural activities.

Various arts and culture organizations and projects in Japan.

Organizations implementing arts and cultural exhibitions, performances, etc., in Tokyo aiming to improve accessibility for audiences and participants.

Private organizations based anywhere in Japan implementing arts and cultural projects in Tokyo with a focus on improving accessibility for audiences.

Individuals and organizations in the UK and Japan promoting mutual understanding through cultural exchange projects.

Young art management professionals who act as a bridge between artists and society, wishing to be dispatched to overseas festivals, etc., for a short period.

Japanese artists and cultural specialists, or organizations based in Japan planning to dispatch them abroad for cultural exchange projects.

Artists, producers, and stage technicians based in Japan who have received a formal invitation to perform or participate in competitions abroad

Organizations in Japan and ten ASEAN countries planning to conduct collaborative projects or network-building activities.

Artists, curators, and cultural specialists in Asia who wish to conduct research, creation, or collaborative projects in Japan.

Foreign curators and researchers who specialize in Japanese art and wish to conduct research in Japan.

Museums and art organizations outside of Japan planning exhibitions that introduce Japanese art and culture.

Publishers outside of Japan planning to translate and publish books written in Japanese.

Cultural and artistic organizations in Japan promoting performing arts, fine arts, and related activities.

Organizations organizing domestic film festivals or related film activities in Japan.

Local cultural organizations, regional groups, or communities promoting diverse local cultural activities in Japan.

Professional performing arts organizations and groups in Japan.

Performing arts organizations conducting international cultural and artistic exchange projects.

Organizations conducting training and development programs for emerging artists and practitioners in Japan.

Theaters, concert halls, and public music venues in Japan.

Film production companies, organizations, or producers based in Japan.

Public theaters/music halls and performing arts organizations collaborating in Japan.

Creators, cultural facilities, and organizations building training programs and strengthening cultural infrastructure in Japan.

Performing arts organizations and companies presenting touring school performances in Japan.

Organizations conducting concerts, lectures, research, and international exchange in the field of "art and culture using electronic technology," as well as students studying electronic musical instruments.

Individuals, groups, or organizations (including corporations) engaged in cultural and artistic activities who meet all of the following: 1) Have an address, organization headquarters, or base of activities in Kyoto City; 2) Have a track record of conducting cultural and artistic projects; 3) (For the Project Certification Type) Have a sufficient record or plan of securing donations for the proposed project.

Researchers in science and technology, academic researchers in culture and arts, artists, and individuals or groups active in fine arts and music

Digital art creators and artists

Individuals and organizations planning international exchange projects and activities in arts and culture.

Art coordinators interested in international networks and collaboration

AI artists and creators interested in exhibiting Kyoto-themed works

Cultural organizations and groups promoting the creation, dissemination, and regional development of diverse arts and culture in Japan.

Highly creative and artistic performing arts organizations, activities supporting emerging artists, theaters, concert halls, and Japanese film production.

Overseas artists and arts managers who seek residency opportunities in Japan based at Morishita Studio

Organizations in Japan and overseas planning international collaborative performing arts projects.

Applicants proposing projects that co-create a new society using advanced technologies

Applicants proposing projects that address the integration and challenges of migrants in Japanese society

Non-profit organizations with their main base of activity in Yamanashi Prefecture, conducting projects that contribute to the development and improvement of education, culture, and welfare in the prefecture.

Promising young Japanese musicians (free loan of masterpiece string instruments and bows).

Projects with high artistic and social value in art exhibitions, media art, and music performances.

Young classical musicians.

Production area associations implementing successor training projects in traditional craft areas, and apprentices wishing to acquire traditional skills.

Theater companies conducting excellent theatrical activities in Japan.

Support for artistic activities of persons with disabilities.

Students with outstanding musical abilities who are expected to play active roles at the forefront of the music world in the future.

New creators and startups in creative or entertainment-related industries (games, video, music, art, fashion, etc.) aiming to commercialize high-quality content.

Activities and programs for the promotion of culture, performing arts, and sports for persons with disabilities.

Cultural activity projects conducted by arts and cultural organizations.

Young artists aged between 18 and 45.

Lectures, performances, concerts, and exhibitions related to culture and arts in line with the purpose of the foundation's projects.

Human resource development in music, preservation and maintenance of regional traditional culture, and training of successors.

Young artists active in the field of Japanese painting.

Artists involved in contemporary art.

Students aged 25 or under who aim to become creators.

Amateur groups conducting meaningful international exchange activities in the fields of music and folk performing arts for the promotion of regional culture.

Music-related performances (solos, chamber music, orchestra, opera, music festivals, etc.) and music-related research.

Projects that promise effective results in preservation, transmission, and promotion activities as well as research activities in Japan's intangible traditional culture.

Organizations performing highly public and effective projects rich in the spirit of social service.

Individuals and organizations involved in cultural exchange activities in Japan and abroad.

Non-profit organizations based in Yamanashi Prefecture conducting projects recognized as contributing to the development and improvement of local education, culture, and welfare.

Young sculptors aged 35 or under

Organizations conducting social education activities in culture and arts, or projects promoting them.

Young artists focusing on fine arts and music

Young game creators