Applications for Exhibitions Abroad Support Program for the 2026–2027 fiscal year are now open.
Overview
| Proposal deadline | 11p.m. EST, November 30, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Coverage | Part of the following expenses: packing and shipping costs, catalog production costs and traveling costs |
| Eligibility | Museums and art institutions outside of Japan *If the exhibition travels to more than one venue, the host institution should consolidate the grant requests and only one application should be submitted for the whole project. The Japan Foundation will not accept multiple applications for one project. |
This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions outside of Japan that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to international audiences. In addition, this program is designed to support international exhibitions held outside of Japan such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works.
For exhibitions opening on or between April 1, 2027 and March 31, 2028, applications are to be submitted through Online Application Portal by the deadline indicated in the Application Deadline section below.
For further information including eligibility, grant coverage, review criteria as well as the application form, please click on the following link: 2027–2028 Exhibitions Abroad Support Program Instruction and Application Form
Grant Coverage
Part of the following expenses incurred and paid between April 1, 2027, and March 31, 2028.
(1) Packing and shipping costs (excluding insurance costs);
(2) Catalogue production costs (including digital catalogue costs, for international exhibitions, support for catalogue production will be partial, based on the ratio of Japanese artists);
(3) Traveling costs for dispatched or invited artists, curators, and specialists (air fares, train fares and accommodation fees, excluding traveling costs for preliminary research and development)
*Please note that this program does not cover production cost of art works, installation cost and artists’ fee
Application Deadline
Applications should be made only through Online Application Portal by 11pm EST, November 30, 2026
Notification of Results
April 2027
List of Past Awardees
2025-2026
2024-2025
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020–2021
2019–2020
2018–2019
2017–2018
2016–2017
2015–2016
2014–2015
For more information, please email NY_info@jpf.go.jp or call 212-489-0299.