JBSD Foundation Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Michigan, United States

Program Overview: A comprehensive grant program supporting organizations and institutions focused on US-Japan relations, education and research, and community enhancement.

1. US & Japan Relations

Supports cultural exchange programs and sister city relationships between Michigan communities and Japanese cities. Examples include:

• Ann Arbor Public Schools-Hikone Ann Arbor Educational Exchange Program
• Clinton Township – Yasu Cultural Exchange Program
• Monroe International Friendship Association (supports Monroe, MI – Hofu, Yamaguchi, Japan high school exchange)
• Pontiac School District International Exchange Committee
• Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) – Koka City, Shiga middle school exchange
• West Bloomfield Township Public Library (20-year sister library relationship with Higashiura Library in Awaji City)
• International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit (Detroit Sister Cities Program)
• Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)
• Japanese Teachers Association of Michigan (JTAM)
• University of Michigan – Japan Student Association

2. Education & Research

Supports Japanese language education and cultural studies in schools and universities:

• Elementary schools (Bach Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, Lawton Elementary, Slauson Middle School - Ann Arbor)
• Secondary schools (Clarkston High School, Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, West Bloomfield School District)
• Higher education (Eastern Michigan University Foundation, University of Michigan, Western Michigan University)
• College for Creative Studies
• Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS)
• Hinoki Foundation (Kids & College Students Program with Shimane University)
• Japanese School of Detroit
• University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies
• University of Michigan Japanese Family Health Program

3. Community Enhancement

Supports cultural and educational organizations:

• Alternatives For Girls
• Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
• Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA)
• Detroit Historical Society
• Detroit Kendo Corporation/Dojo
• Detroit Symphony Orchestra
• Ennis Center for Children
• Ikebana International Detroit Chapter #85
• International Neighbors
• Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
• Oakland Literacy Council
• Pebble Creek Chamber Orchestra
• PuppetART Detroit Puppet Theater
• Sweet Dreamzzz, Inc.
• Detroit Ringokai
• Downtown Boxing Gym Youth Program

Specific Grant Examples

• 2015 JCMU Grant: Seven $500 scholarships to CCHP students
• Hinoki Foundation Kids & College Students Program: Ongoing support for Michigan-Shimane University exchange (5+ years of funding)

Award Timing

• Grant ceremonies held annually (December ceremonies documented for 2017, 2018)

Contact Information

• Address: 42400 Grand River Ave. Suite 202, Novi, MI 48375
• Phone: (248) 513-6354
• Fax: (248) 513-6376
• Email: jbsdmich@jbsd.org
• Website: jbsd.org