Projects that contribute to the promotion of local culture by collaborating with local residents and government, while making use of the uniqueness of the area and centered on the message-oriented nature of contemporary art, are eligible for grants. Grants are provided for the purpose of launching and continuously developing art projects in Japan.
Regional Development Grants Through Art (FY2027)
October 8, 2026
Summary
Grants support art projects that collaborate with local residents and government to promote unique local culture. The program aims to launch and foster the continued development of art projects in Japan.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥3,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat-rate (minimum amount: ¥500,000) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / culture and traditions |
| Eligible Applicants | Cooperatives, organizations, and other groups / NPO corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Fukutake Foundation, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation |
| Official Page | https://fukutake-foundation.jp/subsidy/art_index |