من نحن

The Sumitomo Foundation Cultural Heritage Conservation Grant (SFCHCG) 2026 supports the protection, preservation, and restoration of tangible cultural properties of artistic or academic value located outside Japan. The program aims to safeguard cultural heritage considered part of humanity’s shared legacy and ensure its transmission to future generations. Funding is available for conservation and restoration projects involving historic fine arts, archaeological materials, murals, sculptures, and other tangible cultural assets associated with structures, buildings, or archaeological sites. Preliminary surveys directly linked to eligible conservation activities may also be supported. The fiscal year 2026 program has a total budget of JPY 35 million, with approximately 15 projects expected to receive support. Grants are provided for a one-year implementation period from March 2027 to March 2028. Projects focused solely on the preservation of entire archaeological sites or digital preservation activities are not eligible for funding.

معايير القبول

Applicants must be the owners or administrators of the cultural property concerned, or researchers directly responsible for conducting eligible preliminary surveys. Proposed projects must relate to tangible cultural properties located outside Japan that are old and possess recognized artistic or academic value. Applications will be assessed based on their contribution to the protection, preservation, or restoration of eligible cultural assets and their relevance to the program’s conservation objectives. Profit-making corporations and individuals who own cultural properties for commercial purposes or private use are not eligible to apply.

Post Date: October 05, 2026