Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026: Lead Teacher Part 1 application deadline (projected) | December 2026: Administrative approval form submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Assistant Teacher’s full compensation (salary, relocation, housing, transportation, health insurance) plus $1,000 grant for teaching materials (per host site); two-year placement.
Summary: Provides U.S. K-12 schools with a native Japanese Assistant Teacher and funding to enhance Japanese language programs and cultural exchange.
Key Information: No cost to host schools; lead teachers must have taught Japanese at their current school for at least one academic year.