The Japan Foundation Headquarters’ Grants is administered by The Japan Foundation’s Headquarters in Tokyo. Japan. Applications for the coming Japanese fiscal year (Japanese Fiscal Year, April 1 – March 31) generally open in October of the previous year. All of our Headquarters’ Programs have strict application deadlines which differ from program to program. Please check carefully individual program information on the headquarters website for details.

For the application for the fiscal year 2023-24, the Japan Foundation launched the online application portal. Prospective applicants should submit their applications through the Online Application Portal. Applicants don’t require to send physical copies of their applications. Visit Online Application Portal (You need to register before submission).