Creation Grant–Arts Council Tokyo

In order to support diverse creative activities that contribute to the enhancement of Tokyo's appeal as a city and the people who support them, part of the cost of activities will be subsidized to artists and art organizations based in Tokyo.

Category I [Single Year] Creative activities supports creative activities such as performances, exhibitions, and art projects held in Tokyo, as well as international art exchange activities in Tokyo and overseas.
Category II [Long Term] Creative activities promotes creative activities by supporting not only presentation activities but also the process of creating works such as research and auditions, and provides support for two or three years with the aim of supporting art organizations to step up.
Category III [Long Term][Single Year] Creative environment will provide support for up to three years for activities that address the issues of the artistic creation environment and take a broad view of the entire field.
Category IV [Long Term] International film screenings will support the improvement of the standard of film post-production and participation in overseas film festivals for two or three years.

Grant programs open for applications

Finalized grant programs

Creation Grant |Application Guidelines

Category I [Single Year] Creative activities

target business: The following projects sponsored by art organizations, etc. with headquarters offices or head office locations in Tokyo, or individuals residing in Tokyo
・ Artistic Creation Activities in Tokyo (Venues in Tokyo)
Performances, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, art projects, and other creative activities in Tokyo
* Projects that combine various artistic activities (festivals, etc.) are also eligible.
・ International art exchange activities (Venues in Tokyo or overseas, or in Tokyo and overseas)
Overseas performances and exhibitions, international collaborations, international festivals, invited performances and exhibitions, etc.
* In the case of "international art exchange activities" conducted only in Tokyo, overseas art organizations and artists must play a major role in the project.
Areas covered: Music, theater, dance, art and video, traditional performing arts, and mixed arts (art activities whose core field cannot be specified)
Venues: Tokyo or overseas * Including online publication
application ceiling: ・Artistic creation activities in Tokyo
Group: 2 million yen Individual: 500,000 yen and within 1/2 of subsidized expenses
・ International artistic exchange activities
Group: 4 million yen Individual: 500,000 yen and within 1/2 of subsidized expenses

Category II [Long Term] Creative activities

target business: The following projects organized by art organizations with headquarters or head offices in Tokyo
・ A comprehensive project consisting of performances, concerts, exhibitions, screenings, etc. and various related activities to achieve long-term goals
・ A project with a desire to step up to become an international art organization representing Tokyo and gradually approach its goals through creative activities
・ A project that plans, organizes, and produces programs based on a unique artistic perspective, and conducts public and presentation activities in a way that has ripple and transmission power.
Areas covered: Music, theater, dance, art and video, traditional performing arts, and mixed arts (art activities whose core field cannot be specified)
Venues: Tokyo or overseas * Including online publication
application ceiling: 8 million yen (2 years) 12 million yen (3 years) and up to 1/2 of subsidized expenses

Category III [Long Term][Single Year] Creative environment

target business: A project that contributes to the improvement of the creative environment for artists and other creators by grasping the current state and issues of the artistic creative environment in Tokyo and making practical efforts to solve those issues, and that involves some kind of public disclosure or open recruitment, sponsored by artistic organizations and other organizations with headquarters or head offices in Tokyo.
Areas covered: Music, theater, dance, art and video, traditional performing arts, and mixed arts (art activities whose core field cannot be specified)
Venues: Tokyo or overseas * Including online publication
application ceiling: 1 million yen and up to 2/3 of subsidized expenses

Category IV [Long Term] International film screenings

target business: A project conducted by organizations headquartered in Tokyo or individuals living in Tokyo to conduct post-production of films for screening at overseas film festivals.
Areas covered: Movies
Venues: Tokyo or overseas
application ceiling: Organizations: 4 million yen (2 years) 6 million yen (3 years) and up to 1/2 of subsidized expenses
Individuals: 2 million yen (2 years) 3 million yen (3 years) and up to 1/2 of subsidized expenses