The Japan Foundation is now accepting project proposals for Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) touring and collaboration grants for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. To apply for the program, please read the following guidelines carefully, complete the Application Form, and submit it along with other necessary materials to the Japan Foundation, Toronto (for Canadian organizations) or New York (for U.S. organizations) no later than November 2, 2020.
Overview
| Proposal deadline | November 2, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding opportunity | Institutional funding |
| Coverage | Includes travel costs, performance fee for performers and other costs. Grants are made on a cost-sharing basis. PAJ will not fund more than 50% of the project costs, nor will it fund the overhead or administrative costs of the applicant organization. |
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences. PAJ Touring Grants help present Japanese performing arts at multiple locations in the U.S. and Canada, with an emphasis on locations outside major metropolitan areas. PAJ Collaboration Grants help Japanese and American/Canadian artists develop a new work, which will further an appreciation of Japanese culture when presented to American/Canadian audiences. The grants are made to non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada only. Starting this year, we have applied new criteria which prioritize projects proposed by applicants who have never received PAJ grants in the past. For information on eligibility, grant coverage, review criteria and the application form, please click on one of the links below.
Application Materials
PAJ Application Materials 2021-2022 (zip)
PAJ Guidelines 2021-2022 (PDF)
PAJ Application Form 2021-2022 (doc)
PAJ Application Budget Sheet 2021-2022 (excel)
PAJ Application Budget Sheet SAMPLE 2021-2022 (PDF)
PAJ Work Sample Sheet 2021-2022 (doc)
PAJ Check List for Application Packet 2021-2022 (PDF)
Schedule
Deadline for applications is by 5:00 p.m. EST, November 2, 2020. The applications must be received by mail. Applications via email will not be accepted. In case you face significant difficulties in sending the application materials because of the current social situation, please consult with the Japan Foundation, Toronto for Canadian organizations or the Japan Foundation, New York for U.S. organizations well in advance.
The Japan Foundation, Toronto (for Canadian applicants)
Attention: PAJ Program
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300
Toronto, ON M4W 1A8
The Japan Foundation, New York (for the U.S. applicants)
Attention: PAJ Program
1700 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
The Japan Foundation PAJ Advisory Committee will review applications in January 2021. Based on the recommendations of the Committee, the final selection of awardees is made by the Japan Foundation’s Headquarter in Tokyo. Written notification of awards will be mailed in April 2021.
Overview
The PAJ program was started by the Japan Foundation in 1994 with the mission to establish a system for promoting Japanese performing arts in North America. The PAJ program supports the initiatives taken by nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada to provide geographically diverse audiences with greater exposure to Japanese performing arts. PAJ also encourages collaborations between Japanese and American/Canadian artists, which will further an appreciation of Japanese culture when presented to audiences in the United States and Canada.
To date, PAJ has funded 311 projects (including 154 touring, 147 collaborative, and 10 special projects) of Japanese performing arts in both traditional and contemporary art forms. In the “2020-2021” fiscal year, 5 projects (3 touring and 2 collaborative) are to be funded under the program, for a total amount of USD 127,540 (please see the List of Awardees). PAJ is advised by an annually appointed panel composed of performing arts specialists from throughout North America and Japan.
List of Awardees
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
2007-2008
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004