Based on the Nara City Cultural Promotion Plan, applications are broadly invited for cultural activities independently carried out by citizen groups and other organizations, as well as cultural projects that communicate the appeal of Nara from multiple perspectives. Subsidies will be provided, in accordance with the Nara City Rules on the Granting of Subsidies and Other Funding, the Nara City Cultural Promotion Subsidy Grant Guidelines, and the Nara City Cultural Promotion Subsidy Grant Review Guidelines, for projects recognized as contributing to the promotion of culture in Nara City.
Nara City, Nara Prefecture: Nara City Cultural Promotion Subsidy (FY2027)
October 6, 2026
Summary
Nara City provides subsidies for citizen-led cultural activities and projects that promote the appeal of Nara and contribute to cultural development in the city.
Key Information
| Location | Nara City, Nara |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 26, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥8,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2・2/3; the maximum amount varies depending on the project |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / culture and tradition |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / communication and transportation expenses / travel expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / insurance premiums, etc. / utilities expenses, etc. / personnel expenses / fuel expenses / equipment expenses / consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Unions, organizations, and other groups |
| Implementing Agency | Nara City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.nara.lg.jp/site/bunka/183431.html |