Deadline: 31 March 2020
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to manage and administer projects designed to foster people-to-people exchanges between American and Japanese youth and/or to deepen the understanding of U.S. culture and values among Japanese youth.
Objective
In this ever-changing world, young people are bombarded with influencers from all sides. While having options is good, also need guidance and mentorship from today’s exemplary leaders, influencers, and change makers. Knowing that future leaders are today’s youth, they must provide the opportunities for youth to learn about leadership, building fruitful relationships, and understanding the world around them. Additionally, youth outreach programs are an important tool for advancing U.S. foreign policy goals through interaction with next generation leaders and students and/or their teachers/mentors.
Priorities
The Embassy is particularly interested in supporting the following priority areas:
- Nurturing next generation leaders of Japan and the United States.
- Fostering people-to-people exchanges between American and Japanese youth.
- Deepening the understanding of U.S. cultures and values among Japanese youth.
All programs must include an American element, such as a connection with American student/s, expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote to increase understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives, or discussions by Japanese speakers regarding their experience in the United States. Potential fields of programs include, but are not limited to:
- Development of important leadership skills
- Diversity and inclusiveness
- Girls’/women’s empowerment
- Understanding of U.S.-Japan alliance
- Strengthening regional security
- Civil engagement
- American culture and values
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $50,000
- Award Floor: $5,000
Priority Region: Japan, United States, Indo-pacific region
Eligibility Criteria
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations
- Public and private educational institutions
- Public international organizations and governmental institutions
- Individuals
How to Apply
Complete applications, including all documents, must be submitted in one email at the address given on the website.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323922