This grant, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Public Affairs Section, through the U.S. Embassy Tokyo, is for entities seeking to establish sustainable academic, business, and/or people-to-people exchanges. The competition is open to organizations that can create enduring connections between U.S. and Japanese cities currently serving as U.S. Host Towns. The purpose of this funding is to foster deeper bilateral ties and mutual understanding, transcending initial interactions to build lasting relationships. Applicants should propose innovative programs that promote cultural appreciation, collaborative endeavors, and long-term partnerships. This grant is specifically designed to leverage the unique role of Host Towns in strengthening the bridge between the two nations. The initiative aims to create robust networks that continue to benefit both communities involved, ensuring the exchanges have a significant and ongoing impact.
Opportunity ID: 331211
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | TOKYO-PAS-FY21-01-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2021 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Host Town Exchange |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Opportunity Zone Benefits Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.040 — Public Diplomacy Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Japan |
| Description: |
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for entities to submit applications to create sustainable academic, business, and/or people-to-people exchanges between the U.S. and Japanese cities currently serving as U.S. Host Towns. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tokyo PAS
Grants Management Phone 81-3-3224-5000 Email:tokyopasgrants@state.gov |
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Folder 331211 Full Announcement-Tokyo-PAS-FY21-01-03 -> TOKYO-PAS-FY21-01-03_DOS_EAP_PASTokyo_1_29.pdf
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