[Japan Foundation of Los Angeles](https://www.jflalc.org)

April 10, 2026 | October 10, 2026

Up to $1,000 per institution for eligible teaching materials; reimbursement basis.

Supports U.S. educational institutions in purchasing Japanese-language teaching materials to enhance their programs.

--- ## Description This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and Japanese heritage language schools for the purchase of Japanese-language teaching materials. The aim is to strengthen Japanese language education by enabling institutions to acquire essential classroom resources, including textbooks, audio-visual materials, digital learning software, dictionaries, teachers’ reference books, and select cultural items. The program does not cover electronic hardware or consumable stationery. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis, with a maximum award of $1,000 per institution. --- ## Due Dates - April 10, 2026: Application deadline for Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant - October 10, 2026: Application deadline for Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant (If a deadline falls on a weekend, it will be extended to the following Monday.) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant amount: **$1,000** per institution. - Funding is provided as reimbursement after purchase and submission of all required documentation (receipts, final report, request for payment). - Only items listed on the approved wish list are eligible for reimbursement. The wish list may total more than $1,000, but only up to the awarded amount will be funded. - Grant checks are payable to the institution, not individuals. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **non-profit educational institutions or organizations in the U.S.** involved in Japanese-language education (including Japanese heritage language schools and Saturday schools with JHL programs). - Individuals are **not eligible**. - U.S. government agencies and organizations already receiving Japanese government funding are ineligible. - Applicants must have (or be able to open) a bank account in the institution’s name to receive grant funds. - The purchased materials must become the property of the institution, not individuals. --- ## Application Process 1. **Notify JFLA** of your intent to apply before submitting materials (email: [satomi_williams@jpf.go.jp](mailto:satomi_williams@jpf.go.jp)). 2. **Download and complete** the required forms: - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Instructions%202026.pdf) - [Application Form (DOCX)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Application%20Form%202026.docx) - [Wish List (XLSX)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Wish%20List%202026.xlsx) 3. Submit the signed Application Form and Wish List by **mail or email** ([jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp](mailto:jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp)) by the deadline. 4. If awarded, submit a signed Acceptance of Grant form within two months of approval. 5. Purchase approved materials only after grant approval and submission of the Acceptance of Grant form. 6. After purchases, submit receipts/invoices, a final report, and a request for payment to receive reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Only materials included on the approved wish list are eligible for reimbursement. Changes require prior JFLA approval. - Electronics and consumable supplies are not eligible. - Failure to submit required post-award documents may result in forfeiture of the grant. - Grant recipients must acknowledge JFLA support in related publications or promotional materials. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Full Details](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle-materials) - [Application Instructions (PDF)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Instructions%202026.pdf) - [Application Form (DOCX)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Application%20Form%202026.docx) - [Wish List Template (XLSX)](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Wish%20List%202026.xlsx) - [Japan Foundation Los Angeles Main Site](https://www.jflalc.org) - [Contact Page](https://www.jflalc.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [jflainfo@jpf.go.jp](mailto:jflainfo@jpf.go.jp) | 323.761.7510 | 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | | Japanese Language Program | [satomi_williams@jpf.go.jp](mailto:satomi_williams@jpf.go.jp) | 323.761.7510 | Same as above | ---

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