ClosedMixed2026-27 Grant Round
Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round — Australia
$50K – $150K available
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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 projects aligned with bilateral cooperation, Japanese literacy, arts and culture, youth engagement, and emerging strategic sectors.
Funding
$50K – $150K
Closed
2 June 2026
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), or otherwise be an eligible applicant type listed in the guidelines
• Be an Australian consortium with a lead organisation, an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation, an Australian local government body, an Australian State/Territory government body, a corporate Commonwealth entity, an Australian statutory authority, an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or a Japanese citizen or organisation
• Be located in Australia or Japan
• Be aged at least 18 years if applying as an individual or if you are the primary contact for the applying organisation
• Refer to section 4 of the Grant Guidelines for full eligibility details
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 at least 18 years old 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 through bilateral engagement, economic security and geostrategic dialogue, Japanese literacy in Australia, understanding of Australia in Japan, arts, culture, sport, youth engagement, and collaboration in emerging sectors such as energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Funded projects are expected to deliver impactful and well-promoted activities that build or deepen bilateral, institutional and community partnerships; increase public engagement and awareness of shared Australia-Japan interests; increase recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise; involve emerging leaders and youth; include diverse voices and communities; and create digital assets to support broader communications.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
companynon_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentindividualother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
communitytrainingmarketinginnovationother
Keywords
Australia-Japan FoundationJapanpublic diplomacybilateral cooperationJapanese literacyartsculturesport
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 projects aligned with bilateral cooperation, Japanese literacy, arts and culture, youth engagement, and 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?
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN), or otherwise be an eligible applicant type listed in the guidelines
- Be an Australian consortium with a lead organisation, an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation, an Australian local government body, an Australian State/Territory government body, a corporate Commonwealth entity, an Australian statutory authority, an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or a Japanese citizen or organisation
- Be located in Australia or Japan
- Be aged at least 18 years if applying as an individual or if you are the primary contact for the applying organisation
- Refer to section 4 of the Grant Guidelines for full eligibility details
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When does the Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round close?
Applications closed on 2 June 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Projects that promote Australia-Japan cooperation through bilateral engagement, economic security and geostrategic dialogue, Japanese literacy in Australia, understanding of Australia in Japan, arts, culture, sport, youth engagement, and collaboration in emerging sectors such as energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.
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