JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies (United States)

Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity

The Japan Foundation is accepting grant applications to support projects that 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. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.

Funding Information

• Successful projects are awarded up to $5,000.

Cost Covered

• Honoraria for speakers, participants, etc.
• Domestic/international travel expenses for speakers, participants, etc.
• Accommodation expenses (including per diem) for speakers, participants, etc.
• Research materials
• 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.)

Eligibility Criteria

• 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.

Ineligibility Criteria

• JFNY will not consider proposals from or for the following:
  • Individuals and for-profit entities
  • Projects that have already received funding through other Japan Foundation grants in the current fiscal year
  • In principle, organizations that have received a JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies for three consecutive years, ending in the 2022-2023 fiscal year
  • Japanese-language education programs.
  • Martial arts, medical, technical, or scientific projects
  • Projects that include political activities, religious activities, social welfare activities, and commercial activities
  • Study tours and research trips to Japan

Review Criteria 

• Applications will be reviewed upon:
  • The scholarly and professional quality of the proposal
  • The contribution that the proposal promises to make in enhancing the knowledge, understanding, or appreciation of Japanese Studies within the United States and beyond

Application Requirements

• Applicants must submit the following materials:
  • Completed application form 
    • Please include how the project will contribute to building Japanese Studies at your institution as well as projected impact on the larger field.
    • Please include a detailed timeline of the planning stages through to completion, and when applicable, a schedule of events or itinerary.
  • Budget Sheet
    • Please provide a detailed breakdown for each line item. Amounts must be rounded down to the nearest cent.
    • The breakdown should correspond to the Amount Requested from JF.
    • Budget requests should be explained in the narrative.
  • Proof of 501(c)(3) status
  • CVs of project organizers and individuals receiving personnel or honoraria costs
  • List of public and or private grants received as an organization

For more information, visit Japan Foundation.