Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation Announces Grants for Arts and Culture Starting September 1st, 2026
The Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation has officially begun its call for grant applications in the fields of culture and arts for the second half of 2026, starting September 1st. This initiative, which runs until October 15th, offers a total grant amount of 250 million yen divided into two categories: the Exchange Grant and the Travel and Transportation Grant.
The Exchange Grant aims to facilitate interactions among individuals involved in contemporary Japanese art. Through this program, the foundation supports organizing conferences and events that provide a platform for discussion on challenges faced in the industry. The goal is to foster new values and encourage collaborative problem-solving among artists and stakeholders.
This grant category is designed to support participants of international conferences, residency programs, or any other events necessitating international travel related to exhibitions. Fundamental to this funding is the aim of promoting the advancement of contemporary Japanese art across international platforms.
In addition to the primary grants, the Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation continues to support various activities within the arts realm, including grants for research, translation funding for contemporary art, and emergency supports following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The deadline for these applications is September 17, 2026.
Founded in September 1986 with the aim of promoting scientific technology, the Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Originally focused on research funding and international exchange, the foundation was renamed in June 2020 in memory of its founder, the late Toshinobu Ogasawara, who was also the founder of Nifco, Inc. Under its slogan, 'Challenging Conventional Wisdom, Supporting Passionate Talents,' the foundation has expanded its initiatives to include support for the arts, now entering its seventh year.
For detailed guidelines and further inquiries about the grants, interested parties are encouraged to visit the foundation's official website or contact their offices directly:
This initiative represents a significant opportunity for artists and cultural workers to enhance their international visibility and collaboration in the realm of contemporary Japanese art.
Objectives of the Exchange Grant
The Exchange Grant aims to facilitate interactions among individuals involved in contemporary Japanese art. Through this program, the foundation supports organizing conferences and events that provide a platform for discussion on challenges faced in the industry. The goal is to foster new values and encourage collaborative problem-solving among artists and stakeholders.
Scope of the Exchange Grant
- - Recipient Types: The grants are extended to conferences relating to contemporary art held within Japan. Eligible formats include research meetings, symposiums, workshops, and networking events. However, events that limit the dissemination of outcomes to specific organizations are not eligible.
- - Grant Amount: A total of 150 million yen will be available for this category, with individual grants capped at 500,000 yen.
- - Funding Period: The events must take place between April 2027 and October 2027.
Travel and Transportation Grant Overview
This grant category is designed to support participants of international conferences, residency programs, or any other events necessitating international travel related to exhibitions. Fundamental to this funding is the aim of promoting the advancement of contemporary Japanese art across international platforms.
Scope of the Travel and Transportation Grant
- - Eligible Expenses: The Travel Grant can cover international travel costs associated with attending overseas conferences, costs for accompanying curators and coordinators for exhibitions, and expenses related to participation in residency programs.
- - Grant Amount: A total of 100 million yen has been allocated, with the same individual grant ceiling of 500,000 yen.
- - Funding Period: Travel must commence between April 2027 and the end of October 2027.
Additional Initiatives
In addition to the primary grants, the Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation continues to support various activities within the arts realm, including grants for research, translation funding for contemporary art, and emergency supports following the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The deadline for these applications is September 17, 2026.
About the Foundation
Founded in September 1986 with the aim of promoting scientific technology, the Ogasawara Toshinobu Memorial Foundation celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Originally focused on research funding and international exchange, the foundation was renamed in June 2020 in memory of its founder, the late Toshinobu Ogasawara, who was also the founder of Nifco, Inc. Under its slogan, 'Challenging Conventional Wisdom, Supporting Passionate Talents,' the foundation has expanded its initiatives to include support for the arts, now entering its seventh year.
For detailed guidelines and further inquiries about the grants, interested parties are encouraged to visit the foundation's official website or contact their offices directly:
- - Email: [email protected]
- - Phone: 03-5476-2174
- - Website: Ogasawara Foundation
This initiative represents a significant opportunity for artists and cultural workers to enhance their international visibility and collaboration in the realm of contemporary Japanese art.
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