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Grant for Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties Outside Japan

Issued by Sumitomo Foundation · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

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Published
6 Oct 2026
Closes
30 Nov 2026
Reference
grant-for-protection-preservation-and-restoration-of-cultural-properties-outside
Location
Japan
Sector
Financial & Professional Services

At a glance

Sumitomo Foundation in Japan has published a funding call in financial & professional services: “Grant for Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties Outside Japan”. Submissions close on 30 November 2026, 54 days from today. Quote reference grant-for-protection-preservation-and-restoration-of-cultural-properties-outside in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 35 open financial & professional services notices in Japan on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Sumitomo Foundation offers a funding opportunity aimed at preserving and restoring cultural properties located outside of Japan. This program seeks to ensure that these valuable cultural artifacts, considered part of the common heritage of humanity, are preserved for future generations. The application period for the Fiscal 2026 Program is from 1 October to 30 November 2026. This program is dedicated to the protection, preservation, and restoration of tangible cultural properties outside Japan. These properties include fine arts, archaeological sites, and other historically significant materials that hold artistic or academic value. The program also supports preliminary surveys directly linked to these projects. The Sumitomo Foundation allocates a total of 35 million yen for this initiative. Approximately 15 projects will be selected for funding, supporting efforts to maintain and restore cultural properties outside Japan. Note that digital preservation projects and protection of entire archaeological sites are not eligible for funding under this program. This funding opportunity is crucial for preserving cultural properties that are considered part of the global heritage. By supporting the conservation efforts of these valuable artifacts, the program contributes to the global endeavor of maintaining cultural diversity and historical continuity. What types of projects are eligible for funding? Projects focused on the protection, preservation, and restoration of tangible cultural properties outside Japan, along with related preliminary surveys, are eligible. Who can apply for this grant? Owners, administrators, or researchers involved with cultural properties are eligible to apply. Are digital preservation projects eligible? No, digital preservation projects are not eligible under this program. What is the application deadline? The application deadline is 30 November 2026. How many projects will be funded? Approximately 15 projects will be selected for funding. Eligible applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review the official guidelines and ensure their projects meet the specified criteria before applying. For detailed instructions and to access the application materials, visit The Sumitomo Foundation’s official website.

Context for bidders

There are 35 open Financial & Professional Services tenders in Japan. This one closes in 54 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this financial & professional services opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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