Call for the Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant (Fiscal Year 2027)
2026/7/22
The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant program (JEC Fund Grant program) has been managing part of the revenues from the Japan World Exposition of 1970 (Expo'70) as the Fund. With part of the Fund's investment income, the JEC Fund Grant program has offered grants (JEC Fund Grants) to approximately 4,800 projects since 1971. The program has offered the JEC Fund Grants to projects (（1） project contributing to international cultural exchange or enhancement of international goodwill, （2） international project in the field of education or academic study) that were designed to inherit the idea of Expo' 70 and contribute to international understanding. Since 1971, a total of approximately 19.8 billion yen has been given through this Grant.
The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation “KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association” began publicizing the FY 2027 JEC Fund Grant program on July 1. For the fiscal year 2027, the JEC Fund Grant program will invite the public to submit applications for Grant-eligible projects with a maximum amount of 5 million yen per project. The total fund for this year is 135 million yen. The application acceptance period is from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (postmarks on the last day are valid; electronic submissions must be received by the end of this period).
For details on the application, please refer to the URL below.
http://www.osaka21.or.jp/jecfund/information/ （日本語, Japanese）
https://www.osaka21.or.jp/jecfund/english/information/ （英語, English）
For inquiries regarding applications, please contact the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation "KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association" directly (support available in Japanese and English).
Contact Information:
Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Department
KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association
TEL: +81-6-7507-2003
E-mail: jec-fund@osaka21.or.jp
The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation “KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association” began publicizing the FY 2027 JEC Fund Grant program on July 1. For the fiscal year 2027, the JEC Fund Grant program will invite the public to submit applications for Grant-eligible projects with a maximum amount of 5 million yen per project. The total fund for this year is 135 million yen. The application acceptance period is from Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (postmarks on the last day are valid; electronic submissions must be received by the end of this period).
For details on the application, please refer to the URL below.
http://www.osaka21.or.jp/jecfund/information/ （日本語, Japanese）
https://www.osaka21.or.jp/jecfund/english/information/ （英語, English）
For inquiries regarding applications, please contact the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation "KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association" directly (support available in Japanese and English).
Contact Information:
Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Department
KANSAI OSAKA 21st Century Association
TEL: +81-6-7507-2003
E-mail: jec-fund@osaka21.or.jp