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The Japan Foundation New York Office (JFNY) accepts applications from institutions of higher education for the JFNY Grant throughout the year. This grant aims to support projects that will enhance further understanding of Japan through academic exploration (there is a separate JFNY grant for Arts and Culture). Such projects generally take the form of conferences, colloquia, symposia, presentations, lectures, etc. Successful candidates may be granted up to $2,000, or up to $5,000 for projects conducted in the 14 Southern and 12 Midwestern states. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.
South:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Midwest:
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota,
Wisconsin
Deadline: Applications must be received by JFNY at least 3 months prior to the beginning date of the project.
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Ineligibility
Individuals and for-profit entities cannot apply.
Projects that have already received funding through other Japan Foundation grants cannot apply.
Organizations which have already received the JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies in the last fiscal year cannot apply.
Japanese-language education programs are excluded. Please contact the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles for Japanese-language education programs.
Martial arts, medical, technical, or scientific projects are excluded.
Political activities, religious activities, social welfare activities, and commercial activities are not considered.
Grant Coverage
Rental fees for venues and equipment
Travel expenses, including per diem and accommodation expenses for lecturers
Research materials
Printing costs of program, leaflets, catalog
Honoraria for lectures (there is a $500 per person upper limit)
Please note that the applicant should cover the cost for reception, if applicable.
The grant will be paid in the form of reimbursement for the preceding expenses.
The award money will be remitted upon receipt of the final report and proof of payments.
Review Criteria
The scholarly and professional quality of the proposal
The contribution that the proposal promises to make in enhancing knowledge, understanding, or appreciation of Japanese culture.
The Application
Applicants must send the following materiasl. Any other relevant items can be attached.
Completed application form
Curricula vitae of principal individuals for the project
List of public and/or private grants received as an organization
Information regarding the participants, including brief curricula vitae
Deadline
Applications must be received by JFNY at least 3 months prior to the beginning date of the project. JFNY will contact applicants regarding the result 2 months prior to the project starting date.
Upon Acceptance
Once an application is accepted, the applicant must submit a final report due one month after the completion of the project.
For further inquiries, please send to: info@jfny.org
