Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese Language Courses
Forecasted
The Japan Foundation of Los Angeles offers grants to support salaries for Japanese language instructors, helping U.S. schools and universities launch, expand, or sustain Japanese language courses.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per institution per year (cost-sharing basis); 1–2 years for new programs, 1 year for expansion/maintenance.
Summary: Supports U.S. schools and universities by providing partial salary assistance for Japanese language instructors to launch, expand, or maintain Japanese language courses.
Key Information: Grant covers instructor salary/fringe benefits only; strong continuation plan required.
Description
This program, administered by the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles, provides partial salary support to U.S. educational institutions for Japanese language instructors. The goal is to help schools and universities start, expand, or sustain Japanese language courses, particularly where such programs might be at risk due to budget constraints. Funding is intended for instructor salaries and fringe benefits only, not for other costs such as overhead, equipment, or teaching assistants.
