Performing Arts Japan
Program Guidelines 2013-2014

Now Accepting Applications for 2013-2014 Fiscal Year

The Japan Foundation is now accepting proposals for projects to receive Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) touring and collaboration grants for the 2013-2014 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, New York (for U.S. organizations) or the Japan Foundation, Toronto (for Canadian organizations) no later than October 22, 2012.

Introduction

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 234 projects (including 113 touring, 111 collaborative, and 10 special projects) of Japanese performing arts in both traditional and contemporary art forms. In the fiscal 2012-2013, 12 projects (6 touring and 6 collaborative) are to be funded under the program, for a total amount of US$300,000 (please see the List of Awardees). PAJ is advised by an annually appointed panel composed of approximately ten performing arts specialists from throughout North America.

Guidelines (PDF)
Application Form (WD)
Application Form (PDF)

List of 2012-2013 Awardees (PDF)
List of 2011-2012 Awardees (PDF)
List of 2010-2011 Awardees (PDF)