Now open – closes 2nd June 2026
The grants now supporting minimum grant amount of $50,000 up to the maximum grant amount of $150,000 per year (AUD).
Key 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 AJF will prioritise high-quality projects that promote diversity and inclusion – for example, through First Nations and gender-balanced representation, inclusive participation in the development and delivery of the activity, and representation of communities across Australia.
The AJF will also look favourably upon projects that inspire and engage the next generation of leaders and champions in the bilateral relationship.
If you have a project that will showcase Australian excellence in Japan, or an Australia – Japan exchange project that will commence from October 2026 – June 2027, consider applying in this round.