Microgrants for Current US JETs

Do you have an innovative project or event idea that you’d like funding to support?

If you’ve been mulling over how to make an impact in your JET community, this is your chance!

This microgrant program provides small grants (typically $200-$1,000) to current US JETs to fund projects in their local Japanese communities which introduce American culture and/or English language to students or community members. As you create and plan your project, reach out to your supervisors and/or JTEs and other community members who you anticipate working with to ensure your project will be well received and supported. Please click the “learn more” button below for application details.

Microgrants are administered via USJETAA and funding is generously provided by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. You must be a US citizen who is currently participating in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) to apply.

Microgrants are made possible through joint partnership between USJETAA and U.S. Embassy Tokyo.

  • Application Information

    Applications for the most recent grant cycle closed on July 31, 2024. Become a member of USJETAA to receive our newsletter and be informed of future grant cycle openings (and more).

  • FAQ's

    Have a question? We probably have an answer. Check out what many of your peers have asked and if you don’t see your question answered here, please reach out to us!

  • Past Microgrant Projects

    See what your fellow US JETs have done and where they have made a difference. Get inspired and start thinking about your project today!

  • Study Abroad Resources

    Microgrant recipients are expected to promote studying abroad at a US university to their students in Japan. Click below for information in Japanese to share with students and families.