CFAs: Japanese-Language Education Grants for Living and Working in Japan

Deadline: 01-Dec-2026

The Support Program for Organizations Providing Japanese-Language Education for Living and Working in Japan provides partial financial support to organizations and groups that deliver Japanese-language education to people preparing to live and work in Japan. The programme focuses on learners who intend to enter Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker and Employment for Skill Development statuses. It supports organizations in strengthening Japanese-language education by helping cover the costs of teaching materials and the printing and binding of IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan. Eligible organizations can apply for support for the purchase of teaching and supplementary materials, the printing and binding of IRODORI, or both types of support.

About the Support Program

The programme is designed to assist organizations that provide Japanese-language education to individuals who want to live and work in Japan. It recognizes the importance of practical Japanese-language skills for people preparing to enter Japanese society and the workplace. By partially covering the cost of educational resources, the programme helps eligible organizations improve the materials available to Japanese-language learners. Purpose of the Program The programme aims to strengthen Japanese-language education for people preparing to live and work in Japan.

Its objectives include:

- Supporting organizations that provide Japanese-language education. - Improving access to appropriate teaching materials. - Supporting practical Japanese-language learning. - Helping learners prepare for life in Japan. - Supporting learners preparing for employment in Japan. - Encouraging the use of appropriate educational resources. - Supporting Japanese-language education for prospective Specified Skilled Workers and Employment for Skill Development participants. Who Are the Target Learners? The programme focuses on people who wish to live and work in Japan. In particular, the educational programmes supported by the grant should serve individuals preparing to enter Japan under the statuses of: - Specified Skilled Worker. - Employment for Skill Development. Organizations applying for funding should therefore demonstrate that their Japanese-language education activities are relevant to these learners. What Does the Grant Support? The programme provides partial support for two main categories of educational expenses.

Eligible applicants may seek support for:

- Purchasing teaching materials and supplementary materials used in Japanese-language education.

- Printing and binding IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan.

Applicants may apply for either one or both types of support. Support for Teaching Materials The programme can partially support the purchase of teaching materials and supplementary materials used in Japanese-language education. These resources can help organizations provide learners with appropriate materials for developing Japanese-language skills needed for everyday life and work in Japan. Applicants should ensure that the materials they propose to purchase are directly connected to their eligible Japanese-language education activities.

Support for IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan

Another specific area of support is the printing and binding of IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan. IRODORI is designed to support practical Japanese-language learning for life in Japan. Funding assistance for printing and binding can help eligible organizations make copies of the resource available for use within their Japanese-language education programmes. Can Applicants Apply for Both Types of Support? Yes. Eligible organizations and groups may apply for: - Support for teaching and supplementary materials. - Support for printing and binding IRODORI. - Both types of support. Applicants should clearly identify the type or types of assistance requested in their proposal. Restrictions on Materials Although the programme supports educational materials, there is an important restriction. The transfer or paid rental of funded materials to individuals or other organizations is not eligible for funding. Applicants should therefore ensure that supported materials are used in accordance with the programme’s intended educational purpose. Who Can Apply? The programme is open to eligible organizations or groups located in specified countries that provide Japanese-language education to people wishing to live and work in Japan.

Eligible countries are:

- Mongolia. - Bangladesh. - Nepal. - Sri Lanka. - Pakistan. - Uzbekistan. Organizations should be based in one of these countries and provide relevant Japanese-language educational programmes.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, organizations or groups must:

- Be located in an eligible country. - Provide Japanese-language education. - Serve people who wish to live and work in Japan. - Provide education relevant to the specified target groups. - Use the requested support for eligible educational materials or IRODORI printing and binding. Applicants should carefully review applicable local legal requirements before applying. Restriction Based on Local Laws Organizations are not eligible where local laws or regulations restrict the receipt of aid from overseas organizations affiliated with governments. Applicants should determine whether any such restrictions apply to their organization before submitting an application.

Partial Financial Support

The programme does not necessarily cover the full cost of the supported activities. Instead, it provides partial support for eligible costs associated with: - Purchasing teaching materials. - Purchasing supplementary educational materials. - Printing IRODORI. - Binding IRODORI. Applicants should therefore consider how the remaining costs will be managed when preparing their project budgets. How the Program Supports Japanese-Language Education Access to appropriate educational materials is an important part of effective language instruction. Organizati