The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant program (JEC Fund Grant program) was established in commemoration of the success of the Japan World Exposition of 1970 (Expo ’70), the theme of which was “Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” to convey the legacy and ideals of Expo ’70 to future generations. A part of the revenues from Expo ’70 was managed as the Fund. The JEC Fund Grant program has offered grants (JEC Fund Grants) to approximately 4,500 projects with a part of the investment income of the Fund since 1971. These projects, which were designed to contribute to international understanding or stage cultural events, were considered appropriate for commemorating the success of Expo ’70, and the amount of JEC Fund Grants offered during this period totaled approximately 19.1 billion yen.
For fiscal year 2024, the JEC Fund Grant program will invite the public in Japan and overseas to submit applications for Grant-eligible projects that are estimated to total 200 million yen.
【Projects qualifying for the JEC Fund Grant】 Projects appropriate to commemorating the success of the Expo ’70 and contributing to public interest and international understanding qualify for the JEC Fund Grant.
Project contributing to international understanding
(1) Project contributing to international cultural exchange or enhancement of international goodwill
・Project contributing to international cultural exchange
・Project contributing to international cooperation
(2) International project in the field of education or academic study
・International project in the field of education
・International project in the field of academic study Projects with either of the following themes are given preference in screening.
・To inherit and evolve the idea of Expo ’70 toward EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (Expo 2025), resulting in the creation of values for a new era, and contribute to the success of Expo 2025
【Total projected grant amount for FY 2025】
Approximately 200million yen (Estimated total for projects in Japan and overseas)
(The grant money will be disbursed in Japanese yen.)
【Grant amount per project】
The maximum grant is 5million yen.
【Organizations eligible for the JEC Fund Grant】
Eligibility for application is granted to foreign national governments, local governments, and other organizations carrying out projects contributing to public interest.
Notes:
(1) It does not matter whether the applying organization has corporate status or not.
(2) Individuals and profit-making corporations cannot apply for the JEC Fund Grant.
(3) Any organization incapable of completing the project cannot apply for the JEC Fund Grant.
Applications will be accepted between September 1 and 30, 2024
For more details, please visit: Information on Invitation for Application | The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund (osaka21.or.jp).