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
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: United States and Japan
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.