Deadline: 19-Feb-23
The U.S. Consulate Fukuoka’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to promote women’s empowerment and leadership.
Program Objectives
- Japan’s gender gap is the largest among advanced countries. To generate effective policy solutions addressing the underlying causes of a shrinking labor force and aging population, greater representation by Japanese women in leadership at the local, prefectural, and national governments is necessary. As they support initiatives to inspire and encourage more women to get involved in government, politics, and business, it will in turn support a future Japan that is stronger, more productive, and more capable of exercising inclusive leadership around the world.
- The grantee will conduct a two-day training camp to promote leadership for young women living in the Consulate’s district (Kyushu and Yamaguchi). The purpose of the project is to increase women’s political and economic participation by encouraging young women to model other female decision and change makers. Female United
- State Government funded exchange program alumni are highly encouraged to be included in this project.
- This training should draw on the expertise of professionals in leadership training and funds should be used to bring trainers and Japanese young women together for workshops held in Fukuoka. Grants may be used to fund travel expenses for key personnel to attend the workshop and other miscellaneous expenses needed to hold the workshop.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: Up to 24 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $30,000
Priority Region: Japan (Kyushu-Yamaguchi area)
Participants and Audiences: Trainers and Japanese female leaders who will play critical roles in advancing women’s leadership in political, economic, and civil society areas.
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
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Japan.