JFNY Grant For Japanese Studies

The JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies provides up to $5,000 for U.S.-based organizations with 501(c)(3) status to promote Japanese Studies. This grant supports conferences, presentations, and research that enhances understanding of Japan. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for online projects, while others must be submitted three months prior to the project start date. Preference is given to projects that secure additional funding from other sources.

NOTE: For online projects, applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be received by JFNY at least 1 month prior to the project start date. For other projects, applications must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the beginning date of the grant period.
Grant type: Post-paid grant
Funding opportunity: Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status
Funding maximum: $5,000
This grant aims to support projects that will enhance further understanding of Japan through academic exploration. Such projects generally take the form of conferences, colloquia, symposia, presentations, and lectures within the United States as well as in virtual format. Successful projects are awarded up to $5,000.
Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.
Grant Coverage
Honoraria for speakers, participants, etc.
Domestic/international travel expenses for speakers, participants, etc.
Accommodation expenses (including per diem) for speakers, participants, etc.
Printing costs of programs, leaflets, catalogs
Online-related costs (e.g. creating online contents, digitizing and/or photographing cataloging books and other materials, etc.)
Rental fees for venues and equipment (Note: The Japan Foundation cannot cover rental fees for facilities within the applying institution.)
Please note: The applicant should cover costs for any receptions, if applicable. In most cases, the grant will be paid in the form of a reimbursement for preceding expenses, and the award money will be remitted upon receipt of the final report and the appropriate proofs of payments.

Eligibility

Only submissions from U.S. institutions and organizations with 501(c)(3) status will be accepted.
The aim of the project must be to promote Japanese Studies.Review CriteriaThe scholarly and professional quality of the proposalThe contribution that the proposal promises to make in enhancing the knowledge, understanding, or appreciation of Japanese Studies within the United States and beyond

Ineligibility

The Japan Foundation cannot cover rental fees for facilities within the applying institution.JFNY will not consider proposals from or for the following:Individuals and for-profit entitiesProjects that have already received funding through other Japan Foundation grants in the current fiscal yearIn principle, organizations that have received a JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies for three consecutive years, ending in the 2021-2022 fiscal yearJapanese-language education programs. Please contact the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles for Japanese-language education programs.Martial arts, medical, technical, or scientific projectsProjects that include political activities, religious activities, social welfare activities, and commercial activitiesStudy tours and research trips to Japan