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 organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that aims to advance women’s and youth entrepreneurship in Japan to promote sustainable economic growth and foster U.S – Japan economic partnership.
Objective
Facing both a shrinking population and an aging society, Japan’s decreased labor force capacity poses major challenges to its sustained economic growth. This places even more pressure on maximizing the capacity and efficacy of the existing workforce, as well as incorporating traditionally marginalized economic groups like women. Entrepreneurs, especially young entrepreneurs, also present an opportunity for Japanese economic growth. With Japan as a key security and economic partner, the U.S. is committed to promoting entrepreneurship, as a means to stimulate local economic growth, create better quality jobs, open new markets, and increase global economic security and prosperity.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $75,000
- Award Floor: $5,000
Priority Region: Japan
The following types of projects or activities are not eligible for funding:
- Projects relating to partisan political activity;
- Charitable or development activities;
- Construction projects;
- Projects that support specific religious activities;
- Fund-raising campaigns;
- Lobbying for specific legislation or projects;
- Scientific research;
- Projects intended primarily for the growth or institutional development of the organization;
- Projects seeking funds for personal use;
- Projects that require participation fee.
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=323943