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

April 10, 2026 | October 10, 2026

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

Supports U.S. educational institutions in purchasing teaching materials for Japanese language programs.

Only non-profit U.S. schools and heritage language programs are eligible; electronics and consumables are not covered.

--- ## Description The Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant, administered by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions for acquiring teaching materials essential to Japanese language instruction. The program aims to strengthen and expand Japanese-language education by helping schools and universities access necessary resources, such as textbooks, audio-visual materials, dictionaries, digital learning software, and culturally relevant classroom items. --- ## Due Dates - April 10, 2026: Application deadline (first cycle for FY2026-27) - October 10, 2026: Application deadline (second cycle for FY2026-27) Applications must be received by the stated deadlines. If a deadline falls on a weekend, it is extended to the following Monday. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: **Up to $1,000 per institution** (per grant cycle) - Funds are provided as reimbursement after submission of proof of payment, a signed Request for Payment form, and a final report. - Only purchases made after official grant approval are eligible for reimbursement. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **non-profit educational institutions or organizations in the United States** teaching Japanese as a world or heritage language. - Eligible entities include: - Public and private K-12 schools - Colleges and universities - Japanese heritage language schools (継承日本語学校) - Saturday schools with a Japanese as a Heritage Language (JHL) program (not the MEXT-set curriculum) - Individuals are not eligible. - The grant does **not** cover electronics/hardware (laptops, projectors, tablets, cameras, etc.) or consumable stationery (paper, pens, markers, etc.). --- ## Application Process 1. **Inform JFLA**: Email [jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp](mailto:jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp) to notify your intent to apply. 2. **Prepare Materials**: - Download and complete the [Application Instructions](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Instructions%202026.pdf), [Application Form](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Application%20Form%202026.docx), and [Wish List template](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Wish%20List%202026.xlsx). - The Wish List should detail item names, unit prices, quantities, and total costs (including tax and shipping). 3. **Submission**: Send the signed Application Form and Wish List by email (or mail) to [jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp](mailto:jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp) by the deadline. 4. **Approval**: Wait for official notification of grant approval before making any purchases. 5. **Reimbursement**: After purchase, submit proof of payment, the Request for Payment form, and a final report. Reimbursement checks are made to the institution, not to individuals. --- ## Additional Information - Materials purchased must become the property of the applying institution, not of individual teachers or students. - Only materials listed and approved in the application will be reimbursed. - Applicants must retain all original receipts and documentation for reimbursement. - For detailed eligibility and grant terms, review the [official grant page](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle-materials) and [application instructions](https://www.jflalc.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/Grants/jle/materials/MaterialsG_Instructions%202026.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Official Grant Page (Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant)](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle-materials) - [General JFLA Japanese Language Grants Overview](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle#grants-jle-procedures) - [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) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Purpose | |-----------------|-------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------| | Satomi Williams | jflaeducation@jpf.go.jp | 323.761.7510 | Primary grant contact | | JFLA General | jflainfo@jpf.go.jp | 323.761.7510 | General inquiries | | Contact Form | [JFLA Contact Page](https://www.jflalc.org/contact) | | Online inquiry (select Japanese Language Education) | 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 ---

Japanese Teaching Material Purchase Grant

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