Australia-Japan Foundation 50th Anniversary Grant

In 2026, Australia and Japan will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (Basic Treaty). The AJF will also mark 50 years since its establishment.

The AJF 50 Anniversary Grant celebrates this significant milestone by supporting events that bring people together to honour the legacy of Australia-Japan relations and foster future-oriented collaboration, innovation and mutual understanding. The grant opportunity aims to reflect on the past 50 years while looking ahead to the next 50 years of cooperation.  It also seeks to amplify the visibility and impact of funded activities through strong communications — encouraging applicants to plan for effective promotion before, during and after their events, and to produce high-quality digital assets that can be used to showcase the Australia-Japan relationship into the future. 

The intended outcomes of the program are:

• Delivery of impactful and well-promoted events that celebrate the Australia-Japan relationship.
• Increased public engagement and understanding of the bilateral relationship.
• Strengthened networks and partnerships between Australian and Japanese stakeholders.
• Greater involvement of emerging leaders and youth in shaping the future of bilateral cooperation.
• Visible inclusion of diverse voices and communities in commemorative and forward-looking initiatives.
• Representation of communities across Australia in the celebration of the 50 anniversary.
• Creation of digital assets that can be used to promote the activity and contribute to AJF’s broader communications efforts.