Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Japanese-language Contest Grant
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (hereafter "JFLA") provides educational institutions/organizations in the U.S. with financial support (up to $600) for their Japanese-language related activities such as speech contests, quiz contests, and essay contests, etc. that are intended to motivate Japanese-language learners and promote Japanese-language education in the region.
Eligible Items for Support
- Expenses for inviting judges to the contest (honoraria, transportation, accommodation)
- Venue rental fee (including equipment rental, etc.)
- Prize expenses for contestants (no monetary prizes)
- Production costs for handouts/programs/flyers
Application Procedures
Step 1. Download the application materials
Instructions (Eligibility, Screening Criteria, etc.)
Step 2. Read the Instructions before completing the Application Form
Step 3. Inform JFLA (Email: language@jflalc.org) of your intention to apply for the program
Step 4. Mail the complete Application Form to JFLA
Application Fom (original hard copies) must ARRIVE at JFLA by the respective deadlines.
[Application Deadlines]
(1) March 1, 2013 (for projects to be held between 4/1/2013 and 3/31/2014)
(2) September 3, 2013 (for projects to be held between 10/1/2013 and 3/31/2014)
Post Application Procedures
