Fiscal Year 2010-2011

 Grant Program for Japanese-Language Courses

This program is intended to assist educational institutions in the U.S. to initiate or expand their Japanese-language program by providing financial support for one year in order to supplement the instructor’s salary. The grant support is given on the premise that the applying institution will continue to offer the newly created course(s) and keep the instructor’s position even after the completion of grant support from the Japan Foundation.

   Application Deadline:   April 1, 2010

 Condition of Grant 

1.         Grant support is for new course(s) due to initiation or expansion of the Japanese-language program.

2.         Instructors for existing courses, who have already been hired by the applying institution, are NOT eligible for this grant support.

However, in the event that an existing instructor will be teaching the additional new course(s) and need financial support for that, then such a teacher is eligible.

3.         The grant support is given on the condition that the applying institution will self-sustain the new/additional course(s) and position of the Japanese-language instructor even after the completion of grant support from the Japan Foundation.

(A letter from the head of the applying institution detailing commitment to sustain the Japanese-language program is highly recommended at the time of submission.)

4.         Grant support is for a one-year period. *

It is expected that each applying institution has a detailed plan on how to maintain the new course(s) after the completion of the grant support.

* Applicants are able to apply for this grant every year, however the likelihood of receiving a grant for more than one year is very unlikely, and the selection process is very competitive.

5.         Grant support is very limited and will be up to $5,000.  We expect the applying institutions to have a detailed plan on how to supplement the JF grant with other funding sources, when they are selected for the grant award.

6.         Grant support is only for a part of the instructor’s salary, and any other overhead costs (fringe benefits, housing or commuting costs, administrative costs, etc.) are NOT included in the award.

7.         Grant support starts during the Japan Foundation’s fiscal year 2010-2011 (April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011).

 Eligibility 

1.         Applicants are only accepted from non-profit educational institutions involved in Japanese-language education. However, organizations whose laws restrict them from receiving aid from foreign organizations affiliated with governments are not eligible.

2.         In principle, the Japan Foundation does not provide grants for:

(1)       Foreign governments, including their administrative organs such as ministries and their embassies and consulate-general in Japan; excluding academic, cultural, or research institutes such as universities and museums; and

(2)       International organizations to which the Japanese government makes a financial contribution.

3.         Receipt of grants or benefits from the Japan Foundation must not violate any laws and ordinances, etc. (please confirm this before applying).

4.         Applicants must have a bank account in the institution’s name capable of accepting grants from the Japan Foundation.  Bank account may also be opened before remittance.

5.         Applicants must have the necessary capabilities to implement their planned projects.

6.         Projects need to fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for application:

(1)       The plan and method of implementation must be appropriate and there must be ample expectations that programs will yield positive results;

(2)       They must not be used for religious or political purposes; and

(3)       They must not be commercial activities.

  Application Procedures and Deadline

1.         Before applying, please be sure to inform the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) of your intention to apply for the grant. (Email: language@jflalc.org) If you do not contact the JFLA in advance, your application may be rejected.

2.         Application materials must ARRIVE at the JFLA no later than April 1, 2010. The JFLA does not accept applications submitted by e-mail or fax. Early submission is encouraged.

Application Deadline:    April 1, 2010

Mailing Address:      The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles

                             c/o Japanese Language Education Grants

                                                                           333 S. Grand Ave., #2250

Los Angeles, CA 90071

       Instructions

       Application Form

 Post Application Procedures

1.         Notice of Grant Approval:  Late April, 2010

The JFLA will send an official letter (“Notice of Grant Approval”) along with the related documents such as “Terms and Conditions”, “Acceptance/Non-Acceptance of Grant and Application for Payment” form and “Final Report” form (Project and Financial Reports), etc.

2.         Grant Remittance:

Grantees (applicants who are awarded grants) should submit an “Acceptance/Non-Acceptance of Grant and Application for Payment” form within two months upon receiving the “Notice of Grant Approval”. The JFLA will send a payment check upon receipt of this form.

3.         Submission of Required “Final Report”:

“Final Report” (Project and Financial Reports) must be completed and submitted to the JFLA within two months upon completion of the project.

4.         Confirmation of Grant Payment:

The JFLA reviews the final report (project and financial report) to finalize the grant amount, and then an official letter (“Confirmation of Payment”) will be issued to confirm the completion of grant.

Note: If there is any balance, grantees are requested to return the remaining amount to the JFLA.

 Selection Method

Applications will be selected based on the following criteria:

・       Role/influence of the applying institutions in the region,

・       Specific benefits to Japanese-language education in the region by the success of proposed project,

・       Ability to maintain the new courses and teaching position after the completion of the grant,

・       Teaching hours of the instructor and expected number of students of the new course(s)

・       Potential to raise funds from sources other than the Japan Foundation, including its own funds

・       Feasibility of the plan (program to be implemented, framework, schedule, etc.), and

・       Necessity of this grant for the successful completion of project, etc.