Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: U.S. host site / Lead Teacher application deadline (Part 1) | December 1, 2026: Administrative approval form submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Assistant Teacher's salary, relocation, housing, transportation, and health insurance fully covered; $1,000 grant for teaching materials per host site.
Summary: Supports U.S. K-12 Japanese language programs by placing native Japanese assistant teachers and providing resources for program enrichment and cultural exchange.
Key Information: No cost to schools; applicants must have taught Japanese at their current school for at least one full academic year.