Open NowMixed2026-27 Grant Round
Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade · Australia
The Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round supports projects that advance Australia's engagement with Japan through people-to-people links, partnerships and public diplomacy activities. Funding is available for initiatives aligned with bilateral cooperation, Japanese literacy, cultural and youth engagement, and collaboration in emerging strategic sectors.
Funding
$50K – $150K
Deadline
2 June 2026
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), or otherwise be an eligible listed entity type
• Australian consortia may apply with a lead organisation
• Australian registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible
• Australian local government bodies are eligible
• Australian State or Territory government bodies are eligible
• Corporate Commonwealth entities are eligible
• Australian statutory authorities are eligible
• Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia are eligible
• Japanese citizens or organisations are eligible
• Must be located in Australia or Japan
• Must be at least 18 years old if applying as an individual or acting as the primary contact for an organisation
To be eligible, applicants must be one of the following: have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN); be an Australian consortium with a lead organisation; be an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation; be an Australian local government body; be an Australian State/Territory government body; be a corporate Commonwealth entity; be an Australian statutory authority; be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia; or be a Japanese citizen or organisation. Applicants must be located in Australia or Japan and must be aged at least 18 years if applying as an individual or if they are the primary contact of the applying organisation.
What's Funded
Projects that promote Australia-Japan cooperation on bilateral, economic security and geostrategic issues; expand Japanese literacy in Australia or understanding of Australia in Japan; support arts, culture, sport and youth engagement; and advance cooperation in emerging sectors such as energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.Expected Outcomes
Funded activities are expected to deliver impactful and well-promoted initiatives that create or deepen bilateral, institutional and community partnerships, increase public engagement and awareness of shared interests, raise recognition in Japan of Australian expertise, involve emerging leaders and youth, include diverse voices and communities, and produce digital assets for promotion and communications.Key Information
Applicant Types
companynon_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingresearchinnovationother
Keywords
Australia-Japan FoundationJapanpublic diplomacybilateral cooperationpeople-to-people linksJapanese literacyartsculture
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round?
The Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round is a mixed grant offered by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia, providing $50K – $150K in funding. The Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round supports projects that advance Australia's engagement with Japan through people-to-people links, partnerships and public diplomacy activities. Funding is available for initiatives aligned with bilateral cooperation, Japanese literacy, cultural and youth engagement, and collaboration in emerging strategic sectors.
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How much funding does the Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round provide?
The Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round provides $50K – $150K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round?
- Must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), or otherwise be an eligible listed entity type
- Australian consortia may apply with a lead organisation
- Australian registered charities and not-for-profit organisations are eligible
- Australian local government bodies are eligible
- Australian State or Territory government bodies are eligible
- Corporate Commonwealth entities are eligible
- Australian statutory authorities are eligible
- Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia are eligible
- Japanese citizens or organisations are eligible
- Must be located in Australia or Japan
- Must be at least 18 years old if applying as an individual or acting as the primary contact for an organisation
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When does the Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round close?
Applications close on 2 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Projects that promote Australia-Japan cooperation on bilateral, economic security and geostrategic issues; expand Japanese literacy in Australia or understanding of Australia in Japan; support arts, culture, sport and youth engagement; and advance cooperation in emerging sectors such as energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.
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