The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) advances Australia's engagement with Japan by supporting people-to-people links through programs and partnerships aligned with the Australian Government's priorities.

The AJF 2026-27 Grant Round invites grant applications for projects in the following priority areas:

• activities that promote cooperation on bilateral, economic security and broader geostrategic issues
• activities that expand Japanese literacy in Australia and/or an understanding of Australia in Japan
• arts, culture, sport, and youth engagement
• activities that advance cooperation in key emerging sectors, including energy transition, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, agriculture, artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies.

The intended outcomes of the grant round are:

• delivery of impactful and well-promoted activities that catalyse new, and deepen existing, bilateral, institutional and community partnerships and collaborations based on shared strategic goals.
• increased public engagement and understanding and awareness of shared interests between Australia and Japan.
• increased recognition in Japan of Australian excellence and expertise.
• greater involvement of emerging leaders and youth in shaping the future of bilateral cooperation.
• visible inclusion of diverse voices and communities.
• creation of digital assets that can be used to promote the activity and contribute to AJF's broader communications efforts.

To be eligible you must:

• Be one of the following
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), or Indigenous Corporation Number (ICN)
  • an Australian consortium with a lead organisation
  • an Australian registered charity or not-for-profit organisation
  • an Australian local government body
  • an Australian State/Territory government body
  • a corporate Commonwealth entity
  • an Australian statutory authority
  • an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia
  • a Japanese citizen or organisation
• be located in Australia or Japan
• be aged at least 18 years if you are submitting an application as an individual or if you are the primary contact of the organisation that is submitting an application

• Phone: (02) 6261 3898
• Email: ajf.australia@dfat.gov.au