RFAs: Support for Japanese-Language Education Organizations

Deadline: 01-Dec-2026

The Support Program for Organizations in Japanese-Language Education provides financial assistance to overseas Japanese-language institutions and organizations that conduct activities supporting Japanese-language education, teacher development, and student engagement. The programme is designed to strengthen Japanese-language education worldwide by providing targeted support for nonprofit educational activities. It supports initiatives that improve Japanese-language learning, encourage students to take an interest in the Japanese language, strengthen networks among Japanese-language institutions, and enhance the professional development of teachers. Support is available for activities such as speech and debate contests, presentations, teacher salaries, teaching materials, conferences, seminars, workshops, training programmes, publications, and other original projects that contribute to Japanese-language education.

About the Support Program for Organizations in Japanese-Language Education

The programme recognizes the importance of expanding access to Japanese-language education and strengthening the organizations and educators that provide it. Through partial financial assistance, the programme helps overseas Japanese-language institutions and organizations conduct educational activities that benefit both teachers and students. The programme can support both ongoing activities and specific projects, depending on the type of assistance requested. What Does the Program Support? The grant provides partial support for a broad range of Japanese-language education activities.

Eligible areas can include:

- Student speech contests. - Japanese-language debate contests. - Student presentations and educational events. - Activities that motivate students to learn Japanese. - Activities that stimulate interest in Japanese-language education. - Salary assistance for Japanese-language teachers and staff. - Activities that strengthen networks among Japanese-language institutions. - Purchase of teaching materials, including e-books. - Conferences and seminars. - Workshops and symposia. - Training sessions for Japanese-language teachers. - Preparation and publication of teaching materials. - Development of materials adapted to local curricula and educational needs. - Other original proposals that promote Japanese-language education and teacher training. Support for Student Activities The programme supports activities that encourage students to become more interested in Japanese-language learning.

Examples include:

- Speech contests. - Debate contests. - Presentations. - Other educational events and activities. These activities can provide students with opportunities to use Japanese in practical and engaging settings while motivating them to continue their language studies. Support for Japanese-Language Teachers and Staff The programme also provides salary assistance for Japanese-language teachers and staff involved in strengthening networks among Japanese-language institutions. This component is intended to support activities that contribute to the development and coordination of Japanese-language education networks. Salary support can be provided for up to three years, provided that the relevant activities continue after the grant period. Support for Teaching Materials Organizations can receive support for purchasing teaching materials used in Japanese-language education.

Supported materials can include:

- Textbooks and other teaching resources. - E-books. - Materials used in courses. - Materials used in public facilities. The programme also recognizes the importance of locally appropriate educational resources and can support the preparation and publication of teaching materials designed around local curricula and educational needs. Support for Conferences, Seminars and Teacher Training The programme supports professional development opportunities for Japanese-language teachers.

Eligible activities may include:

- Conferences. - Seminars. - Workshops. - Symposia. - Teacher training sessions. These activities can help educators improve their knowledge and teaching practices while encouraging professional exchange among Japanese-language teachers and organizations. Support for Locally Tailored Teaching Materials One important area of support is the development and publication of teaching materials that respond to local educational conditions. Organizations can propose materials that are tailored to: - Local curricula. - Local educational needs. - The circumstances of Japanese-language learners. - Specific teaching environments. This can help overseas Japanese-language institutions provide resources that are more relevant to their students and educational systems. Original Proposals for Japanese-Language Education The programme is not limited to the specific activities listed above. Organizations can also submit original proposals that contribute to Japanese-language education or teacher training. Applicants should demonstrate how their proposed activity will support Japanese-language learning, strengthen teachers or educational organizations, or otherwise contribute to the development of Japanese-language education. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants are overseas Japanese-language institutions and organizations.

Eligible organizations can include:

- Overseas Japanese-language educational institutions. - Japanese-language education organizations. - Teacher associations. - Academic societies. - Other organizations involved in Japanese-language education. The programme is intended for organizations rather than individual applicants. Restrictions on Applicants Organizations may be ineligible where national laws or regulations restrict the receipt of aid from overseas organizations affiliated with governments. Applicants should therefore ensure that receiving financial assistance under the programme is permitted under the laws and regulations applicable in their country or region. How the Fu