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U.S.-Japan Foundation Grant Program is a quarterly grant cycle from the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF), an independent charitable organization that has awarded more than $100 million in grants to strengthen bilateral ties between the United States and Japan. The program funds advocates, artists, scholars, and students working to advance U.S.-Japan relations and confront shared challenges.
Grants are decided per project, with no set maximum amount. The 2026 second quarter window is open with a June 26 deadline; the foundation operates four application cycles per year. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, and other entities with demonstrable impact on U.S.-Japan relations.
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The United States-Japan Foundation is an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges. Second Quarter Grant Application Cycle Now Open We operate our grants program on a quarterly cycle. The second quarter window is now open, with a June 26 deadline.
The full 2026 timeline, guidelines, and application process can be found from the button below. A list of current grantees can be found here . Learn more about the grant process
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Grants support advocates, artists, scholars, and students working on U.S.-Japan relations. Non-profits, educational institutions, and other entities demonstrating impact on U.S.-Japan relations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for U.S.-Japan Foundation Grant Program are due June 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
U.S.-Japan Foundation Grant Program is funded by United States-Japan Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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