Japanese-Language Education for Living and Working Grants 2026

The Japan Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Japanese-Language Education for Living and Working Grants 2026. This grant aims to support organizations in India that provide Japanese-language education to individuals, including those planning to come to Japan under the “Specified Skills” residence status system. The program is designed to enhance Japanese-language education necessary for living and working in Japan.

📖 About the Program

The purpose of this grant program is to partially support the costs of programs implemented by organizations and groups in India that provide Japanese-language education. This includes education for individuals preparing to live and work in Japan.

Sponsor Organization:

• The Japan Foundation

🎁 Benefits of the Grant

The grant provides partial financial support for organizations already engaged in Japanese-language education. Key benefits include:

• Funding Intent:

  • Support existing Japanese-language education programs in India.
  • Improve access to structured language learning opportunities.
  • Strengthen training systems for Japan-bound workers.

• Key Requirement:

  • Projects must demonstrate that activities would be difficult or impossible without grant funding.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements:

• Only organizations operating within India are eligible to apply.

Eligible Applicants:

• Organizations and groups based in India.
• Institutions currently providing Japanese-language education.
• Groups supporting learners preparing for employment in Japan.

Organizational Requirements:

• Must already conduct Japanese-language education activities.
• Must have sufficient capacity to implement the proposed project.
• Must maintain or be able to establish a bank account for grant receipt.

Important Restriction:

• Individual applicants are not eligible.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 15 June, 2026
• Interested applicants can visit the official website of The Japan Foundation to view details and apply.

For more information, please visit the official website of The Japan Foundation.

• The grant provides partial financial support for organisations already engaged in Japanese-language education.
• Funding intent:
  • Support existing Japanese-language education programs in India
  • Improve access to structured language learning opportunities
  • Strengthen training systems for Japan-bound workers
• Key requirement:
  • Projects must demonstrate that activities would be difficult or impossible without grant funding