Exhibitions Abroad Support Grant Program

Exhibitions Abroad Support Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Japan Foundation, New York
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

Summary

The Exhibitions Abroad Support Grant Program, initiated by the Japan Foundation in New York, offers financial aid to U.S. museums and art institutions organizing exhibitions that showcase Japanese art and culture internationally. This program supports a range of events, including biennials and triennials featuring Japanese artists. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations from designated states, with a focus on promoting cultural exchange and understanding through art.

Overview

Exhibitions Abroad Support Program This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas.  In addition, this program is designed to support overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works. For exhibitions originating in the following 37 states east of the Rocky Mountains, plus DC, and open on or between the next April 1st, and the following March 31, applications are to be submitted to the New York office by the deadline indicated above. Northeast: CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT South: AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV Midwest: IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, SD, WI For other states, please visit our Los Angeles office website.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This annual program is designed to provide financial assistance to non-profit organizations in the U.S. that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese arts and culture.International exhibitions such as biennials and triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works are also eligible.