Grants and Resources for Teachers

Here are some websites with some good resources and info on grants (including non-Japanese) for educators!  Check them out!

Fund for Teachers
Resource and info for teachers.  In particular, check out the Teacher Resources page for lots of great links to other excellent grants and opportunities.

Travel the World with Grants for Educators
Provides a rundown of grants that allow travel to other parts of the world, such as the Keizai Koho Center Fellowship.

Travel Grants and Fellowships for Educators
Blog post with many travel grant and resources.

The Big List of Educational Grants and Resources
I think it's a big list of educational grants and resources...

Grants for Teachers
Website with grants searchable by state, subject, grade level, and other. 

US-JF Elgin Heinz Teacher Awards

The United States-Japan Foundation (US-JF) is now currently accepting applications and nominations for the  Elgin Heinz Teacher Awards.  This award is open to K-12 teachers and there are two award categories: humanities and Japanese language.  Candidates generally have at least 10 years of experience, and will have shown commitment to promoting understanding between Japan and the US.  The award includes a certificate of recognition, monetary award of $2,500, and award of $5,000 for project funds.

For more information on eligibility, application/nomination procedures, and more, please visit the below link:

US-JF Elgin Heinz Teacher Awards

Professional Development and Grants

Please make use of these resources and grants for your professional development!

STIPENDS AND GRANT

AP Japanese Language and Culture Professional Development Workshop Stipend

-Financial Assistance to participate in workshop for AP Japanese Language and Culture

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/apc/actfl-ap-japanese-scholarship-application-2017.pdf

NFMLTA/MLJ Travel Support Grants for Foreign Language Professionals 2017 Award

-A grant of up to $1000 for foreign language professionals to defray the cost of conference attendance

http://conference.ncolctl.org/awards/fmlta-awards-and-grants-programs-2017-2018/nfmlta-mlj-travel-support-grants

Cheng & Tsui Professional Development Grants

-A grant for Japanese language teachers in K-16 to attend seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.

https://www.aatj.org/prodev-cheng-and-tsui

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Global Competency and Japanese Language Education Workshop

-For promoting Japanese language education and provide advocacy and core practices information

http://www.aatj.org/resources/prodev/SanAntonioWorkshop.pdf

Annual Fall Conference at ACTFL

https://www.actfl.org/convention-expo/registration

http://www.aatj.org/conferences-fall

FOR STUDENTS

Bridging Scholarships for Study Abroad in Japan

-For students studying abroad in Japan in Spring 2018

https://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/japan-bridging-scholarships