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ClosedU.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section · 2026

Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section
Funding: $5,000 to $100,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Closed
Eligibility: U. S. and Japan-based individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with programming experience. For-profit entities are not eligible.
Solicitation #: PAS-TOKYO-FY25-SOI-02
Grant Type: Capacity Building
Geographic Scope: International

About This Grant

The Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement is a grant from the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State that funds public diplomacy programs strengthening people-to-people ties between the United States and Japan. The program is administered under Public Diplomacy Programs Assistance Listing 19.

040 and covers activities in science, technology, research, and cross-cultural engagement including America 250 commemorative programming. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, and independent school districts. Prospective applicants submit a Statement of Interest describing their proposed program.

Standard federal assistance forms including SF-424 and SF-424A are required.

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Opportunity Listing - Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement Agency: U.S. Mission to Japan Assistance Listings: 19. 040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs Last Updated: May 12, 2025 View version history on Grants. gov Please see the attached full announcement in Related Documents for the details.

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Public and state institutions of higher education Independent school districts Non-profit private institutions of higher education Grantor contact information Applications for Federal Assistance Awards File name Description Last updated Statement_of_Interest_-_07. 02. 25.

pdf Full announcement modified on July 2, 2025 Jul 2, 2025 01:57 AM UTC SF424B-V1. 1. pdf SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) May 2, 2025 02:51 AM UTC SF424A-V1.

0. pdf SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) May 2, 2025 02:56 AM UTC SF424_Individual_2_0-V2. 0.

pdf Individuals: SF-424-I (Application for Federal Assistance --individuals) May 2, 2025 02:54 AM UTC SF424A-V1. 0. pdf SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) May 2, 2025 02:49 AM UTC SF424_4_0-V4.

0. pdf Organizations: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) May 2, 2025 02:47 AM UTC Individual_SF424B-V1. 1.

pdf SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) Link to additional information U.S. Embassy Tokyo Federal Assistance Awards Archived: October 30, 2025 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development People-to-People Ties, America250

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. and Japan-based individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with programming experience. For-profit entities are not eligible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. and Japan-based individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/NGOs with programming experience. For-profit entities are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement offer?

The current listing shows $5,000 to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement?

Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement is funded by U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Is Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement open internationally?

This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.

How do I apply for Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement?

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