Microgrants for Current US JETs

U.S. citizens who are currently participating in the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program.

Yes, you may apply with as many co-applicants as the project requires as long as the main applicant is a JET who is a U.S. citizen. Co-applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens or JETs. Past co-applicants have included JETs from other countries, JTEs, Contracting Organization/ BOE staff, and other community members.

Yes, please provide information on all the events/activities in your application.

Yes, please join the Facebook group to connect with past grantees of the program. Starting in 2024, USJETAA will also host a Discord channel for all grantees to communicate with each other and USJETAA.

Yes! We have a one-page document explaining the microgrant program and a FAQ written in Japanese.

The review committee will assess how well the project promotes English language education, encourages future travel and study in the United States, and/or introduces American culture to communities and schools within Japan. The mission, impact and feasibility should be well thought out and presented.

No, all applications from US JETs anywhere in Japan are welcome.

Grant awards typically range between $200-$1,000. Applicants should submit a realistic budget based on project needs and should directly be related to their narrative project proposal. You are welcome to reach out to USJETAA directly if you need guidance on creating a budget submission.

Yes, you may submit an application for an activity or event that has already been planned. Your project will be evaluated along with all other applications. Applications to fund projects that have already occurred will not be accepted.

Funding becomes available at different times during different grant cycle years. This information will be shared during the Info Session and be made available on the main Microgrant webpage as it becomes available. Successful grantees will receive 80% of their awarded grant at the start of their project and the remaining 20% upon acceptance of their final report. USJETAA prioritizes funding disbursement based on project start dates as needed.

Yes, grant awardees can request additional funding. Contact USJETAA with your explanation of your request and the proposed additional amount. *Not all funding requests can be accommodated.

Yes- you are welcome to submit an application each year you are on JET. Prior successful grantees are welcome to reapply for a microgrant in subsequent years during their tenure on JET.