Japanese-Language Education Project Grant

Japanese-Language Education Project Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: United States-Japan Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: March 12, 2026

Summary

The Japanese-Language Education Project Grant supports initiatives that enhance Japanese language education across various regions. Offered by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, this grant targets workshops, seminars, and original projects that connect language learning with Japan Studies. Eligible applicants include non-profit educational organizations in the U.S. Projects should benefit multiple programs, ensuring a broad impact on Japanese language education. The deadline for applications is two months before the project start date, which must be between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026.

Overview

NOTE: The application deadline is 2 months prior to the project start date. Project start date must be after 4/1/26 and conclude before 3/31/27. The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, offers grants to teachers, institutions, and students engaged in Japanese language, as well as arts and cultural programs. In addition, we provide information on grants and scholarships from other organizations including the Center for Global Partnership's Intellectual and Grassroots Exchange programs. Japanese-Language Education Project Grant The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (hereafter “JFLA”) provides financial assistance for projects which promote Japanese language education in a wide area (nationwide/statewide/region-wide). The project should benefit multiple Japanese language programs and as many teachers as possible. Type A: Workshop/Seminar/Conference JFLA encourages workshops/seminars/conferences which invite guest speakers not only from Japanese language education but also from the field of Japan Studies (Japanese Literature History, Social Studies, etc.) so that Japanese language teachers can learn about Japan-related contents as well as how to incorporate the information pedagogically into their Japanese language classrooms (content-based learning, project-based learning, etc.). Type B: Original Projects Any nationwide/statewide/region-wide projects which can benefit multiple Japanese language programs are welcome; however JFLA encourages the following types of projects. Projects which can bridge Japanese language education and Japan Studies. Advocacy projects to increase the visibility of Japanese-language education in a wide region. Articulation projects for improving vertical articulation between different educational levels as well as horizontal articulation within the same educational level, in order to maximize students' learning environment in multiple Japanese programs in a wide region. Survey/Research projects that will be conducted in order to grasp/analyze the current condition of Japanese-language education or to gather demographic information related to Japanese-language education. Teaching Material Development projects that will benefit educators/learners nationwide.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. JFLA accepts applications from non-profit educational institutions/organizations (Japanese language teachers’ associations, higher educational institutions, etc.) in the U.S.Eligible items for support:Type A:Expenses for inviting lecturer(s) (honorarium, accommodation, travel expense) Expenses for Venue (venue and equipment rental fees, etc.) Production costs for handouts/flyers/proceedings Participants’ professional development credit application fees (university credits, continuing education units, etc.)Type B:The eligible items for support will vary depending on the type of projects. Please consult with JFLA about what kinds of items you will need financial support for.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be given to individuals.Projects which only benefit a single school/institution are not eligible for this grant program.The following expenses are NOT eligible for support:Indirect costs (administrative costs) not related to the grant project, Expenses for any food or drinks,Office supplies, PC, copy machine, any other electric appliances, furniture such as desks, chairs, etc.,Regular operating costs of the Japanese-language courses and salaries of current teaching staff, Business meetings (general meetings, board meetings, etc.) that are held regularly by the applicants, Cost of buying real estate and cost of construction work, Rental fee for halls owned by the applying organization/institution or group, Banquet costs and entertainment costs, Airfare exceeding the estimated fare for the shortest route from the city of origin to the destination flying economy class.