Institutional Project Support - Small Grant Program

Institutional Project Support - Small Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Japan Foundation, New York
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The Japan Foundation's Institutional Project Support - Small Grant Program provides up to $25,000 for U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to enhance Japanese Studies infrastructure. The program targets institutions facing challenges in maintaining their programs, particularly smaller or newer entities without established Japanese Studies initiatives. Eligible projects should focus on promoting Japanese Studies, with funding available for faculty salaries, travel, research materials, and conference expenses. Applications are accepted from institutions committed to advancing their Japanese Studies offerings.

Overview

Institutional Project Support - Small Grant Program Grant type: Pre-paid grant Funding opportunity: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status Funding maximum: Maximum of $25,000 for up to one year Program Description A maximum of $25,000 will be awarded to institutions that execute proposals designed to maintain and advance the infrastructural scale of Japanese Studies at their institution. Grant Coverage Full time or part-time faculty, instructor, or staff salaries Travel expenses, including per diem and accommodation expenses for scholars, lecturers, and students Honoraria for lectures Research and teaching materials Conference and seminar related expenses‘Related expenses’ may include venue/equipment rental fees, translation fees, and expenses toward the production or publication of proceedings. Costs for receptions, lunch/dinner, and refreshments will be given low funding priority. Library and digital resource supportThis category may be given lower priority

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only submissions from U.S. institutions and organizations with 501(c)(3) status and other qualifying tax-exempt statuses will be accepted.The aim of the project must be to promote Japanese Studies.Japanese language-related components may be supported if they are part of a more comprehensive Japanese Studies project.Screening CriteriaImpact on the institution’s ability to maintain and advance the scale of infrastructural support for Japanese StudiesLikelihood of benefit for a significant number of students, scholars, and/or community membersSignificance within the fieldNecessity of grant support (level of financial need)Competence of project leaders and their institution to execute proposalsCommitment from the institution (matching funds are not a requirement)

Ineligibility

Institutions that are currently receiving IPS funds may not apply.Multiple applications from one institution will not be accepted.Projects must fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for application:They must not be used for political, religious, social welfare, or commercial activities.They must not be activities in support of specific doctrines or claims. The following proposals are not eligible:Projects in the field of medicine, manual training or natural sciencesOrganization of or participation in sporting events and trainingProjects in the field of art (art-related projects such as exhibitions, film series, etc. that form a portion of a larger, comprehensive Japanese Studies project may be funded)Goodwill exchangesSocial welfare or international development projectsTourist-oriented programs