Salary Assistance Grant
This grant funds a portion of salaries for Japanese-language instructors at U.S. educational institutions to support new, expanding, or at-risk Japanese programs and promote long-term program sustainability.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per year per institution (cost-sharing basis; districts may request more for multiple schools); typically for one year, with possible second-year support for new programs
Summary: Supports U.S. non-profit educational institutions teaching Japanese by funding a portion of instructor salaries for new, expanding, or at-risk programs.
Key Information: Grant is for salary/fringe benefits only and requires a commitment to continue the program after the grant ends.
Description
This grant from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) provides salary assistance to U.S. non-profit educational institutions or school districts offering Japanese-language education. The program is designed to help schools that are starting, expanding, or maintaining Japanese programs facing temporary financial difficulties. Funding covers a portion of Japanese-language instructor salaries and fringe benefits, up to $30,000 per year per institution, on a cost-sharing basis. The grant is contingent upon the institution's commitment to sustain the Japanese-language program after the grant period, with required documentation of long-term support.
