Salary Assistance Grant for Japanese Language Courses
The Japan Foundation of Los Angeles grant funds U.S. educational institutions to hire or retain Japanese language instructors, supporting the growth and stability of Japanese-language education programs.
Funder: Japan Foundation of Los Angeles
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 | April 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per institution per year (cost-sharing required; up to two years for new programs)
Summary: Supports U.S. educational institutions with salary assistance for Japanese language instructors to strengthen and expand Japanese-language education.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate plans for program sustainability after grant support ends.
Description
This grant, administered by the Japan Foundation of Los Angeles (JFLA), provides salary assistance to U.S. schools, universities, and school districts to support Japanese language course instructors. The primary aim is to help institutions start, expand, or maintain Japanese-language programs, especially in cases of temporary financial difficulty. Funding covers a portion of instructor salaries and fringe benefits, supporting the long-term growth and stability of Japanese-language education in the United States.
