Deadline: 1-Mar-25
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) is accepting applications for the Event Grant Program to provide financial assistance for events such as speech contests, quiz contests, and presentational events which motivate large numbers of Japanese-language learners from multiple schools, feature different educational levels (primary, secondary, collegiate level, and adults), and promote Japanese-language education on the national/state/regional level.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: Up to $1,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be non-profit institutions/organizations involved in Japanese language education in the U.S. (Individuals are not eligible to apply.)
- In principle, the Japan Foundation does not provide grants for:
- The U.S. government, including their administrative organs such as ministries and their embassies and consulates-general in Japan; excluding academic, cultural, or research institutes such as universities and museums
- Institutions/organizations to which the Japanese government currently makes financial contributions
- Institutions/organizations whose laws restrict them from receiving aid from foreign organizations affiliated with governments
- Institutions/organizations which serve commercial, political, or religious purposes
- Applicants must have a bank account in the institution’s name capable of accepting grants from the Japan Foundation. A bank account may also be opened before the grant payment. Receipt of grants or benefits from the Japan Foundation must not violate any laws or ordinances, etc.
- If your application is successfully selected for the grant support, the grant will be paid by check.
- Closed events for a single school are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
- Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Projected benefits of the project to the Japanese-language learners in the region
- Projected results/effects of the project on Japanese-language education in the region
- Scale of project and the number of contestants and participating schools
- Role of applying institution(s)/organization(s) in the region
- Necessity of financial support from JFLA (financial status, potential to raise funds from sources other than JFLA, etc.)
- Previous grant history
For more information, visit JFLA.