Deadline: 10-Apr-25
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles has launched the Salary Assistance Grant to support non-profit educational institutions or school districts in the U.S. that are facing temporary financial difficulties in the three cases.
Cases
- Case (1): Starting up a brand-new Japanese program
- Case (2): Expanding a current existing Japanese program by adding new course(s)/section(s)
- Case (3): Maintaining a current existing program which is in danger of cut back or closure
Funding Information
- The grant covers a part of the Japanese language instructor’s salary and fringe benefits up to $30,000 per year on a cost-sharing basis.
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, JFLA does not provide grants for:
- The U.S. government, including their administrative organs such as ministries and their embassies; excluding academic, cultural, or research institutes such as universities and museums
- Institutions/organizations to which the Japanese government currently makes a financial contribution
- 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 name of the institution/organization which is capable of accepting grants from JFLA, or should be able to open such accounts by the time the grants are sent. Receipt of grants or benefits from JFLA must not violate any laws and ordinances, etc.
Conditions
- The grant support is given on the condition that the applicant will continue to offer the Japanese program after the grant support is over and beyond. Each applicant must submit a detailed plan on how they will maintain the Japanese program beyond the grant period.
- The grant only covers the Japanese language instructor(s)’ salary and fringe benefits. Any other overhead costs (for example, costs related to housing, commuting, administrative labor, etc.) are not covered by this grant.
- The grant can be used for either full-time or part-time instructors, NOT for teaching assistants (TA). If the applicant has already decided on the instructor(s) by the time of application, the instructor(s)’ information (bio, resume, or curriculum vitae) and a copy of employment agreement should be attached to the application form.
For more information, visit The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles.