U.S. Department of State: U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement

Deadline: 30 September 2016

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State has announced small grants program, awarding a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, academic institutions, and other organizations to enhance mutual understanding between the U.S. and the Japan. PAS will only consider grants that have a significant American component and are geared to Japanese audiences.

Types of Programs

The PAS Small Grants Program projects may include, but are not limited to, the following types of programs:

Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs;
Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
Professional development workshops and training;
Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;
Youth outreach programs

Thematic Areas

The PAS Small Grants Program projects may include, but are not limited to, the following themes:

U.S. – Japan Bilateral Relationship
Programs that seeks to explain U.S. policies, culture, and values and their impact on the bilateral relationship
Regional Security
Programs that address issues of regional stability, non-proliferation, and counter-terrorism, as well as exchanges that promote regional cooperation and enhance stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Economic Growth
Programs related to trade, investment, economic integration, entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property rights, and women’s empowerment.
Social Issues
Programs that seek to promote a better understanding of human rights and diversity and inclusion.
Transnational Challenges
Programs related to climate change, clean energy, ocean preservation, and global health.
English Teaching
Programs that promote teacher training in areas related to English teaching, or those that enhance English learning among Japanese youth.
Education
Programs related to study abroad, the internationalization of Japanese universities, and/or capacity the building of linkages between American and Japanese institutions of higher learning.

Award Information

The estimated total program funding available will be $100,000.

Eligibility Criteria

Private institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
City or township governments
County governments
Individuals
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section encourages applications from organizations located in Japan, such as:
- Registered public or private nonprofit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience
- Educational institutions
- Governmental institutions