The mission of the funder is to support projects that deepen understanding about Japan, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspectives among K-12 students, teachers, and the community in the United States.
The JFNY Education Grant program is designed to provide financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status for projects that aim to enhance knowledge about Japan among K-12 students, teachers, and the broader community. With a funding cap of up to $5,000, the grant focuses on a range of educational outreach and cultural event initiatives. These include lectures on Japanese culture and society, teacher workshops to better integrate Japanese culture into their teaching, as well as cultural performances, exhibitions, festivals, movie screenings, readings, and demonstrations that include an educational outreach component like interactive presentations or workshops.