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

December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical award: approx. JPY 489,000 (FY2025 average); 82 awards out of 124 applications (FY2025).

Supports overseas publishers to translate and publish Japanese works, broadening access to Japanese culture and literature.

--- ## Description This program offers partial financial support to overseas publishers for the translation and publication of works originally written in Japanese. Its primary aim is to promote a deeper understanding of Japanese culture worldwide by making Japanese literature, humanities, social sciences, and arts accessible in other languages. The grant covers a portion of translation and publication costs, including translator fees, paper, typesetting, printing, and binding. Preference is given to direct translations from Japanese, influential works, first-time translations in a country, and works by authors not previously translated. E-book projects are also eligible, provided they meet the program's requirements. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Average award: approximately JPY 489,000 (based on FY2025 data) - 82 awards given out of 124 applications in FY2025 - Covers part of translation fees and publication costs (paper, typesetting, printing, binding) - Funds are disbursed after completion of translation/publication - Only expenses paid after April 1, 2026, are eligible --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Publishing companies located outside Japan - **Eligible Projects:** - Translation and publication of works in humanities, social sciences, or arts, originally written in Japanese and already published - The translated work must be published between April 1, 2026, and February 28, 2027, or within two years of translation completion (for translation-only support) - Direct translation from Japanese is the norm; indirect translation may be approved for languages with limited translator availability (with proper permissions) - Translation rights contract must be concluded or ready for signing at application; for translation fee support, contract with translator must be in place - A draft translation (~30 pages, double-spaced) must accompany application - Projects must not serve religious or political purposes - **Ineligible Projects:** - Works originally written in languages other than Japanese - Previously translated works already made public, reprints of out-of-print books - Periodicals, proceedings, exhibition catalogues, travel brochures, language dictionaries, Japanese language teaching materials - Projects not expected to secure wide distribution (e.g., for donation only) - Projects previously rejected, unless significantly revised --- ## Application Process - Applications must include: - Project plan and timeline - Contracts for translation rights and with translators - Cost estimates for translation/publication - Sample draft translation (~30 pages) - Only expenses incurred after April 1, 2026, are eligible - Grant does not cover editing, rights acquisition, copyright clearance, design layout, shipping, proofreading, or other in-house expenses - Grant payments are made after completion of translation/publication and submission of receipts - The same project may apply for translation support one year and publication support in a subsequent year - Applications for e-book projects are accepted --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to: - Titles listed in [Worth Sharing – A Selection of Japanese Books Recommended for Translation](https://www.worthsharing.jpf.go.jp/en/) - Works with wide societal influence or broad readership potential - Works by authors not previously translated in the applicant’s country - Direct translations from Japanese, especially in countries where such translations are rare - If translator payment is royalty-based only, only publication support (not translation support) is available --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Page](https://www.jflalc.org/grants-ac-tap) - [Funder Home Page](https://www.jflalc.org) - [Worth Sharing – Recommended Books for Translation](https://www.worthsharing.jpf.go.jp/en/) --- ## Contact Information | Department/Contact | Details | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------| | General inquiries | jflainfo@jpf.go.jp | | Phone | 323.761.7510 | | Address | 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | | Contact form | [Contact Page](https://www.jflalc.org/contact) |

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