Deadline: 19-Feb-23
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals to execute workshops and exchange programs that focus on Indo-Pacific regional security and U.S.-Japan cooperation to address challenges posed by tensions between the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan.
Program Objectives
- Policy experts that cover the Indo-Pacific region are weighing the question of whether the PRC will use force to bring Taiwan under its control and how the United States, Japan, and other IndoPacific nations should act to deter such action. How well the United States, Japan and other Indo-Pacific allies respond jointly and effectively to PRC aggression, will determine the future of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Taiwan is an important economic partner for the United States; it is the country’s ninth-largest trading partner and the global epicenter of semiconductor manufacturing. The stakes are even higher for Japan, as PRC occupation of Taiwan would fundamentally challenge Japanese security. Continuing to strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance and increase U.S.-Japan security cooperation is essential for developing contingencies in a PRCTaiwan conflict.
- The appropriate partner institution is to implement a series of exchanges, dialogues, workshops, and/or discussions with groups of experts from the United States, Japan, and other allies and partners from Europe, Asia and Oceania. Additionally, the partner organization will implement a public forum to share the project’s findings with targeted policy influencers and established opinion leaders and produce a report with actionable policy recommendations.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000
Priority Region: Japan
Participants and Audiences
- The Embassy will only consider proposals that include participants from the U.S. and Japan. Potential participants may include non-governmental organizations, think tank, and/or research institutions, government officials, journalists, security experts, and foreign policy experts.
- All programs must engage Japanese audiences. All programs must include a U.S. element or connection with U.S. experts that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and
- perspectives. Programs may take place in person or virtually (note: due to current COVID travel restrictions, all applications should include a plan for virtual engagement). They highly recommend potential applicants to collaborate and coordinate with project partners in Japan to implement programs successfully.
- Proposals should include budget items for interpretation and translation.
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
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Japan.