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1. Use of the Name of the Japan Foundation as a Supporter

The Japan Foundation supports cultural projects that contribute to the promotion of international cultural exchange, by granting the use of its name as a supporter.

Last updated September 5, 2024

Program Outline Use of the Name of the Japan Foundation as a Supporter (PDF:31KB)
Eligibility Area Japan / Overseas
Applicant Organization
Application Deadline Four weeks prior to a project commencing
Application Form PR-NS
Application Instructions / Application Form
Reference The section most closely related to the contents of the proposed project will be in charge. Please contact Public Relations Dept. (koenmeigi@jpf.go.jp) for general inquiries.
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2. Designated Donations Program

The Japan Foundation receives donations to support an international cultural exchange project from domestic corporations and individuals, and then provides the amount as a grant for the designated project. Since the Japan Foundation is authorized as a Designated Public Benefit Organization or Tokutei Koeki Zoshin Hojin in Japanese tax laws, the corporations and individuals who make a donation to the Japan Foundation are eligible to receive tax benefits for their donations.

Last updated September 5, 2024

Program Outline Designated Donations Program (PDF:42.2KB)
Eligibility Area Japan / Overseas
Applicant Organization / Individual
*Designated grantees must be an organization working for the public good and meets sets of requirements
Application Deadline
[1st screening round of FY 2025]
Deadline of Draft Proposal: April 1, 2025
Deadline of Final Proposal: May 7, 2025
[2nd screening round of FY 2025]
Deadline of Draft Proposal: September 1, 2025
Deadline of Final Proposal: October 1, 2025
  • *Draft proposal must be submitted one month prior to the proposal deadlines.
  • *For detailed information about the application deadlines after FY 2026, please contact the Budget and Finance Division.
Application Instructions / Application Form For the details of this program, please refer to "Designated Donation Program Guidelines" on our website.