Deadline: 20 October 2015
The Japan Foundation is accepting project proposals for Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) touring and collaboratrion grants for the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year. This program is designed to provide financial assistance for non-profit organizations in the US and Canada that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences.
PAJ grant may be used for the following expenses:
- Travel costs (international economy-class airfare, domestic transportation costs, accommodation costs)
- Performance fee for performers
- Other costs (rehearsal costs, freight, insurance premiums, performance hall costs, translation costs, printing costs, educational material preparation costs, etc.)
Objectives
- To increase access to Japanese performing arts in the United States and Canada, especially outside major metropolitan areas.
- To foster an understanding of Japanese performing arts by providing educational programs for audiences in each touring location apart from public performances; and
- To support collaborative projects between Japanese and American/Canadian performing artists
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. 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.
Eligibility Information – Grants are awarded only to U.S.-based or Canada-based non-profit organizations and are subject to the relevant laws and regulations of the Japan Foundation. Applicants should have 501(c)(3) status in the United States or have charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Applications must be received by the Japan Foundation, New York (for US applicants) or the Japan Foundation, Toronto (for Canadian applicants) by the deadline.
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