JFNY: Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange

Summary

The JFNY Grant for Arts & Cultural Exchange supports U.S. non-profit organizations aiming to enhance understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Eligible projects include performances, workshops, and exhibitions, with priority given to those with additional funding and in areas with limited access to cultural events. The grant covers expenses like travel, publicity, and artist fees, and is reimbursed upon project completion.

Grant Details

• Funder: Japan Foundation, New York
• Grant Amount: Up to US $5,000

Overview

• For online projects, applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be received by JFNY at least 1 month prior to the project start date.
• For other projects, applications must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the project start date.

Eligibility

• Only submissions from U.S. organizations with 501(C)(3) status will be accepted.
• Projects that take place within the 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, plus DC, regardless of the location of the applicant organizations.
• Northeast: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
• South: AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV
• Midwest: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI
• For projects to be held in the other thirteen states, please contact the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles.

Grant Coverage

• Publicity
• Printing costs of programs, leaflets, and catalogs
• Honoraria for artists and lecturers
• Domestic/international travel expenses for artists and lecturers, including per diem and accommodation expenses
• Shipping costs of films, exhibits and/or other materials related to the proposed event
• Online related costs (e.g. creating online contents, purchasing a domain, server fees, equipment rental fees, etc.)

Review Criteria