Deadline: 15-Apr-22
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State has announced an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to organize a U.S. study tour and exchange program for Japanese journalists focused on maritime security threats.
Program Objectives: To promote greater understanding of maritime security threats and how the U.S.-Japan Alliance promotes peace and security in the region.
Proposals should include all costs associated with the program, including:
- round-trip international airfare between Japan and the United States
- domestic travel expenses in Japan (round-trip transportation costs to/from the airport(s) for international departure)
- domestic travel expenses in the United States (e.g. U.S. domestic airfare)
- ground transportation and gratuities in the United States (e.g. chartered bus)
- lodging in the United States
- U.S. visa (or ESTA) fee
- overseas travel insurance
- meals and incidentals
- miscellaneous costs
- interpretation fees
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000
- Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
- Anticipated program start date: No later than May 31, 2023.
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.
For more information, visit https://japan2.usembassy.gov/pdfs/nofo-2022-17-sapporo-maritime-security-e.pdf