1. What We Do & What We Can Do
Presented by:
Japan Foundation CGP
MaryAnn Celis

2. Today’s Topics
Learn About the Japan Foundation and the Center of Global Partnership
Possible Ideas to Support Local JET Alumni Chapters

3. Background Japan Foundation (JF) Center for Global Partnership (CGP)
Established in 1972 with headquarters in Tokyo and a network of 22 overseas offices in 21 countries worldwide.  In the U.S. there are offices in New York and Los Angeles
Mission: to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
Center for Global Partnership (CGP)
Established within the Japan Foundation in 1991 with offices in Tokyo and New York.
Mission: to strengthen the global US-Japan partnership and cultivate the next generation of public intellectuals necessary to sustain this partnership.

4. What We Do

5. Japanese – Language Education Overseas
Japanese Studies & Intellectual Exchange
Arts and Culture
Japanese – Language Education Overseas
Developing Infrastructure and Environment for Japanese-Language Education and Learning
Support and Promotion of Japanese-Language Education and Learning in Each Country / Region
Arts and Culture
Presenting Japanese Culture and Arts
Contributions to the International Society through Arts and Culture: Promoting International Co-Production and Cultural Cooperation
Japanese Studies & Intellectual Exchange
Supporting Researchers of and Institutes for Japanese Studies
Encouraging Intellectual Dialogue and Joint Research among Opinion Leaders

6. Generate Interest

7. Anime & Manga
Fashion
Food
Film & Literature

8. Nurture and Develop People

9. People to People Exchanges (Youth through Professionals)
Japanese Language
Opportunities
Fellowships

10. Develop Various Networks

11. Institutional Support

12. Possible Grant Programs to Support JET Alumni Chapters

13. Grassroots Exchange & Education
Grassroots Exchange Discretionary Grant: Aims to create new networks and strengthen existing networks between non-profit organizations and citizens groups in the U.S. and Japan around common social issues.
Education Grant: Supports teacher training, curriculum development and community outreach efforts addressing the needs of K-12 students, teachers and the larger community.

14. Arts and Cultural Exchange
JFNY Grant for Arts and Culture: Supports projects that will further understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Priority will be given to those projects that have secured additional funding from sources other than the Japan Foundation.
Exhibition of World Heritage Sites in Japan: Offers the World Heritage photo panels to cultural and educational institutions throughout the U.S., to introduce the breadth of these great cultural heritage sites in Japan.
Samurai Warrior Helmet and Armor: Two sets of samurai armor (replicas) are available for loan and use at Japanese cultural events. They can be worn.

15. Japanese Language Education (JFLA)
Japanese-Language Learners Event Grant: Supports for Japanese-language related events on the national/state/regional levels (speech contests, quiz contests, or presentational events, etc.) .
Japanese Teaching material purchase Grant: Assists educational institutions in the U.S. to purchase teaching materials (textbooks, audio-visual materials, dictionaries, digital learning software, teachers’ reference books, etc.) for their Japanese- language courses by providing financial support.
Japanese-language Education Project Grant: Provides financial assistance for projects which promote Japanese language education on the national/state/regional levels. The project should benefit a wide range of educators/learners in the region or nationwide. JFLA accepts applications from educational institutions/organizations in the U.S., not from individuals.

16. Before Applying Nonprofit 501 (c) 3 Status?
Partnering with local organizations (universities, JASes)
Successful Program Components to include:
Dissemination
Community Impact
Sustainability

17. Thank You!
Takeshi Yoshida MaryAnn Celis Asuka Ichikawa