AJF 2026-27 Grant Round
The Australia-Japan Foundation 2026-27 Grant Round is from 11:00 AEST on 22 April 2026 to 14:00 AEST on 2 June 2026.
- AJF 50th Anniversary Grant Guidelines [DOCX 235 KB]
- AJF 50th Anniversary Grant Guidelines [PDF 600 KB]
- Current Grant Opportunity View - GO8383: GrantConnect
- FAQs – AJF 2026-27 Grant Round
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.
Read more about the AJF objectives and AJF Strategy 2025-2030.
Application form
To apply, please complete the application form in SmartyGrants.
Timeline for grant round
- Opening date – 11am (AEST) 22 April 2026
- Deadline for submitting applications – 2pm (AEST) 2 June 2026
- Applicants notified of outcome – September 2026
- Earliest start date of grant activity – Late April-May 2026
- Latest start date of grant activity – 30 June 2027
Successful applicants must commence their project before 30 June 2027.
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