The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant program (JEC Fund Grant program) was established in commemoration of the success of the Japan World Exposition of 1970 (Expo ’70), the theme of which was “Progress and Harmony for Mankind,” to convey the legacy and ideals of Expo ’70 to future generations. Funded by the revenues of Expo ’70, the JEC Fund Grant program has provided grants (JEC Fund Grants) to approximately 4,400 projects since 1971, without relying on national subsidies at all. These projects, which were designed to contribute to international understanding or stage cultural events, were considered appropriate for commemorating the success of Expo ’70, and the amount of JEC Fund Grants offered during this period totaled approximately 18.9 billion yen.

For fiscal year 2016, the main theme of the JEC Fund Grant program is “projects contributing to international cultural exchange and enhancement of international goodwill”, and grants will be awarded to projects that will contribute to this purpose (e.g. by implementing activities or events involving the participation of Japanese students studying abroad.)

Guidelines for Application and details of application procedures are now available at:

http://www.osaka21.or.jp/jecfund/en/