Deadline: 19-Feb-23
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to design, manage, and administer projects to engage with Japanese youth and deepen the understanding of the importance of democracy in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election.
This project should focus on direct engagements, whether in person, virtual, or hybrid styles, introducing the U.S. presidential election system and encouraging dialogue on democracy among Japanese high school and university students as well as their influencers, such as teachers.
Program Objectives
- Youth outreach programs are an important means to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities by engaging with next generation leaders and students and/or their teachers/mentors. In this ever-changing world, young people are constantly bombarded with influences. While having options is good, young people in Japan – future leaders – also need guidance and mentorship from today’s exemplary leaders, influencers, and change makers.
- The Embassy welcomes innovative and creative proposals that contribute to youth empowerment efforts in Japan, focusing on the importance of democracy and the rule of law in the lead up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. The proposal should include both online and offline engagement that are helpful for Japanese students to understand the U.S. system of presidential elections.
- Prior to the election in 2024, the audience should be able to learn the basics of the U.S. presidential election, U.S. political, multiple views and public opinion on key topics, and presidential candidates and their platforms. These engagements could be provided online, on social media/website, in-person, or in a hybrid style, as long as the program implementor can reach a wide-range of students throughout Japan.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: Maximum of $10,000
Participants and Audiences: Japanese students. The program designers and implementors should come up with strategies on how to define or prioritize their “student” participants.
Priority Region: Japan
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
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Japan.