Applications for the 2nd “Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund” now open (September 10, 2025 – October 20, 2025)

Second “Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund” Applications Open (September 10, 2025 – October 20, 2025) ​
Japan Philanthropic Foundation Press Release: September 10, 2025 Second “Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund” Applications Now Open (September 10, 2025 – October 20, 2025) A project to support musicians active mainly in the four Tokai prefectures (Aichi, Shizuoka, Mie, and Gifu) On September 10, 2025, the Japan Philanthropic Foundation (located in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kazuhisa Kishimoto), a public interest incorporated foundation, began accepting applications for the second “Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund” grant. Purpose of the “Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund” The Tokai Performers’ Bridge Fund provides grants to organizations in the four Tokai prefectures that support the careers of performers and provide performance opportunities. Our goal is not just to provide performance opportunities, but to
comprehensively support the process by which performers connect with local communities and grow, with the goal of cultivating independent, professional musicians. Please download the application guidelines and form from the link below.
https://np-foundation.or.jp/information/000302.html

■Grant Recipients This program supports musicians (regardless of genre) active primarily in the four Tokai prefectures, increasing opportunities for many people to become familiar with music through concerts in halls and outreach activities. ■Grant Amount Total Grant Amount: 15 million yen (planned) Grant Amount per Organization: 500,000 yen – Maximum 3 million yen Number of Selected Organizations: 5-8 organizations (planned) Grant Period: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/74198/133/74198-133-6c56e6c415f794aedbcce545d6afb5bc-2000×1333.jpg Schedule/How to apply ■Recruitment schedule Open call start: September 10, 2025 (Wednesday) Open call deadline: October 20, 2025 (Monday) 17:00 Selection result notification: Late January 2026 (planned) ■How to Apply – Please read the fund’s application guidelines carefully and prepare the required documents. – Documents and organization information should be submitted through the electronic grant application system “Graain.” *Documents submitted by mail or email attachments will not be accepted. Please be sure to apply through “Graain.” Contact Us For inquiries, please send an email to the Foundation’s main email address. Main email address:
info(at)np-foundation.or.jp (Please change the at sign to @) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/74198/133/74198-133-f1a6cbfb3c446317e08a7f11b960d258-3900×970.jpg Japan Philanthropic Foundation, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation The Japan Philanthropic Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, was established in 2020 with the aim of providing funding for social contribution projects. It collects donations, manages and administers these funds, and provides grants, scholarships, and awards. We aim to nurture the “thoughts” of each donor into “meaningful donations” and to create a more prosperous society as an investment in the future. Foundation website:
https://np-foundation.or.jp/ For more information about this release