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Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposal submissions for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-level activities under the U.S. Mission to Japan’s Salute to America 250 Public Engagement Initiative. Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will utilize innovative programming in all of Japan’s 47 prefectures to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight American innovation, and celebrate the bilateral milestones and ties between our citizens that allow the United States and Japan to partner as global leaders. Eligible Applicants Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions Submission Deadline All applications must be received by February 11, 2026 (11:59PM JST). Submit all application materials directly to the following email address: TokyoPASGrants@state.gov. Please follow all instructions in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-TOKYO-FY2026-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: AG,AR,BC,CD,ED,EN,IS,NR. Award Amount: $100K – $500K per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; 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; Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100K – $500K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan is offered by U.S. Mission to Japan and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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Past winners and funding trends for this program
The U.S. Department of State made 30,364 awards worth roughly $13.6 billion to 5,434 recipients from FY2021 through FY2025, with a comparatively small median award of $19,027. The National Endowment for Democracy ($1.56 billion) and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ($1.31 billion) topped the recipient list, and awards reached 55 states and territories.
| Organization | Total awarded |
|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy(DC) | $1.6B |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(DC) | $1.3B |
| Institute of International Education INC(NY) | $762.5M |
| International Rescue Committee, INC.(NY) | $658.1M |
| Church World Service, INC.(NY) | $468.4M |
| American Councils for International Education: Actr/accels, INC.(DC) | $336.1M |
| Mag America INC(DC) | $316.5M |
| National Center for State Courts(VA) | $263.3M |
Linked organizations have Granted profiles. Top recipients of U.S. Department of State assistance awards, FY2021–FY2025, ranked by total obligations (CFDA 19.x). Source: USAspending. Last verified July 2026.
Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Consulate General Naha invites proposal submissions for a cooperative agreement to implement two disaster preparedness forums – one on Okinawa main island and one in Miyako Island – within the full grant period of 15 months. This project is aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and crisis response capacity across Okinawa, including the Southwest Islands, through structured, expert-led interactive forums that advance U.S.-Japan cooperation on emergency management. Eligible Applicants · Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status · Public and private educational institutions · Individuals · Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions · Foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO) Submission Deadline All applications must be received by August 10, 2026 (GMT+9). Submit all application materials directly to the following email address: TokyoPASGrants@state.gov. Contact NahaPAS@state.gov with questions about the contemplated program. Frequently asked questions and responses will be emailed to all applicants who submit a complete application package. A Bidding Conference will be held via conference call on July 29, 2026, to answer questions from potential applicants. Please follow all instructions in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Funding Opportunity Number: NAHA-PAS-FY2026-01. Assistance Listing: 19.040. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: DPR. Award Amount: $75K – $100K per award.
Salute to America 250 Public Engagement Initiative is a grant from the U.S. Mission to Japan that funds high-level public engagement activities commemorating America's 250th anniversary. The program invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement innovative programming across Japan through December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits, universities, cultural organizations, and individuals based or operating in Japan with a public engagement focus. The initiative is administered through the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Tokyo under the Public Diplomacy Programs assistance listing (19.040).
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