Startup Grant–Arts Council Tokyo

Startup Grant We will support new artistic creative activities by up-and-coming artists and art organizations who are trying to develop activities in the Tokyo art scene. Targeting performances held in Tokyo or overseas, exhibitions, art projects, participation in international festivals, international collaborations, etc., the program supports start-ups in order for young talents to establish a foothold in future artistic activities. Grant programs open for applications Finalized grant programs Startup Grant |Application Guidelines target business A project sponsored by an individual residing in Tokyo or an art organization or other organization with a headquarters office or head office location in Tokyo.The business falls under any of the following (a) or (b) and is accompanied by disclosure.A. Artistic Creation Activities in Tokyo (Venues in Tokyo)Performances, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, art projects, and other creative activities in Tokyo* Projects that combine various artistic activities (festivals, etc.) are also eligible.(b) International artistic creation activities (Venues in Tokyo, overseas, or in Tokyo and overseas)Overseas performances and exhibitions, international collaborations, international festivals, invited performances and exhibitions, etc.* In the case of "international art creation activities" conducted only in Tokyo, overseas art organizations and artists must play a major role in the project. Areas covered Music, theater, dance, art and video, traditional performing arts, and mixed arts (art activities whose core field cannot be specified) Venues of the covered business In Tokyo or overseas * Includes online publication. application ceiling Group: 1 million yen Individual: 300,000 yen and within the scope of subsidized expenses* Consumption tax and local consumption tax are not subsidized. Related News 2026.08.25 [Open Call for Applications] 2026 2nd Startup Grant (Application deadline: September 24, 18:00) 2026.07.31 [Notice of Target Project Selection] FY2026 First Round of 'Startup Grant' 2026.04.21 【Open Call for Applications】FY2026 1st Startup Grant (Application deadline: May 21, 6:00 p.m.) See more List of selected projects List of selected projects Contact Us 公益財団法人東京都歴史文化財団 アーツカウンシル東京活動支援部 助成課 助成係お問い合わせフォーム grant program Creation Grant Social Grant Regional Grant Startup Grant Traditional Arts Practice Grant Grant for Artistic City TOKYO CITY CANVAS: a Grant for Artistic City support program Life with Art Grant Tokyo Live & Stage Support Grant Grant for Accessibility subsidy chart annual grant schedule Activity Report Meeting List of selected projects