JF Southeast Asia Partnership (JFSEAP) Program / Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership

The Japan Foundation (JF) is pleased to announce a grant program, Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership, with the aim to support for collaboration and partnership between Japan and ASEAN.

• Overview and Objectives of the Program
• Application
• List of Grant Awardee
• FAQ
• Contacts

Overview and Objectives of the Program

This program is designed to support institutions and organizations that promote intellectual dialogue and collaboration on common issues that Japan and ASEAN countries should jointly address, with the purpose of contributing to build a multi-layered network and trust between Japan and ASEAN in the fields of intellectual exchange and the development of human resources for the next generation.

This grant covers a portion of the costs associated with international conferences, symposiums, workshops, training programs, and other activities conducted by organizations in Japan or ASEAN countries that aim to solve common global issues.

Application for FY2026 projects

【Eligibility of Applicants】

Proposals must be from non-profit organizations based in Japan, ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), and Timor-Leste.

【Eligible Projects】

Projects must be policy-oriented research and collaborative initiatives (e.g. conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, etc.) by Japanese and ASEAN researchers and practitioners aimed at resolving common issues that Japan and ASEAN should jointly address.

Possible topics include climate change, disaster resilience, energy issues, economic security, social and economic disparities, public health, AI, and urbanization; however, projects outside these categories can also be eligible if they meet the goals of the grant program.

【Grant Period】

Maximum two years

【Grant Coverage】

The Grant will cover a portion of the following expenses:

1. a.Personnel & honoraria (honoraria for lecturers, researchers, collaborators, and interpreters, staff salaries, etc.)
2. b.Travel (international and domestic transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.)
3. c.Conference costs (room rental, audio and visual equipment rental, advertising, etc.)
4. d.Report & publication costs (editing, website creation, translation, printing, etc.)
5. e.Other direct project costs (purchase of reference materials, etc.)
6. f.Indirect costs

【Application Procedures】

1. 1.Application deadline: December 2, 2025 (Tuesday) 1:00 p.m. (Japan Standard Time)
2. 2.How to apply:
   ※Please note that the application procedure has been revised from last year.
   1. a.Download the application documents from the website below:
      (Application documents) https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/intel.html
   2. b.Complete your application documents, following the Application Instructions and the Application Documents Completion Guide.
   3. c.Upload your application documents to the Online Application Portal.
      Online Application Portal: https://www.apply.jpf.go.jp
      * Visit the website to view the manual for this procedure.
      • Program Guidelines (PDF: 152KB)
      • Download Files (Contents of Zip files: PDF, EXCEL) (ZIP: 678KB)

【Notification of results】

April 2026 (TBD)

List of Grant Awardee

2025 Grant Awadees

FAQ

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