The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam offers small-scale grants for international exchange projects in the following three areas: Cultural and Artistic Exchange, Japanese Language Education, and Japanese Studies and International Dialogue. Please find the detailed guidelines and application forms for each category available for download at the links provided below.

1. Cultural and Artistic Exchange

• Eligibility: Vietnamese institutions and organizations engaged in cultural and artistic exchange activities (applications from individuals are not eligible).
• Application Deadlines:
  <First round>: March 20, 2025 (For projects that start after April 1, 2025)
  <Second round>: May 10, 2025 (For projects that start after July 1, 2025)
  <Third round>: August 10, 2025 (For projects that start after October 1, 2025)
  <Fourth round>: November 10 (For projects that start after January 1, 2026)

2. Japanese Language Education

2.1. Grant Program to Promote Japanese Language and Support the Development of Japanese Language Education

• Eligibility: A list of Japanese language education institutions and organizations located in Vietnam (including Japanese language teacher associations and academic societies).
• Note: Individuals are not eligible.
• Application Period: Applications will be accepted on the following dates:
  <First round>: June 8, 2025 (for projects to be implemented between July and September 2025)
  <Second round>: September 7, 2025 (for projects to be implemented between October and December 2025)
  <Third round>: December 7, 2025 (for projects to be implemented between January and March 2026)

2.2. Grant Program for Japanese Language Education for Daily Life and Work
Currently, this program is not opening for application. 

3. Japanese Studies and International Dialogue

• Eligibility: Vietnamese institutions and organizations engaged in Japanese studies and international dialogue (applications from individuals are not eligible).
• Application Deadlines:
  <First round>: March 20, 2025 (for projects commencing after April 1, 2025)
  <Second round>: May 10, 2025 (for projects commencing after July 1, 2025)
  <Third round>: August 10, 2025 (for projects commencing after October 1, 2025)
  <Fourth round>: November 10, 2025 (for projects commencing after January 1, 2026)