United States-Japan Foundation Grants Program

United States-Japan Foundation Grants Program is sponsored by United States-Japan Foundation. This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding between the United States and Japan.

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From public seminars to leadership forums, our events bring together leaders, learners, and changemakers from both sides of the Pacific to share ideas, build connections, and spark new collaborations. Whether online or in person, our events are where U.S.-Japan connections come alive—sparking dialogue today and shaping impact tomorrow.

Championing the changemakers We've awarded more than $100 million in grants to advocates, artists, scholars and students, to bolster and project U.S.-Japan ties, making a meaningful difference in each country.

Connecting next-generation leaders A vibrant, 500+ person network of rising stars in everything from politics and academia to sports and entertainment, The US-Japan Leadership Program creates a lifelong support system for American and Japanese members to inspire and challenge each other throughout every stage of their careers.

The United States-Japan Foundation is an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges. Third Quarter Grant Application Cycle Now Open We operate our grants program on a quarterly cycle. The third quarter window is now open, with an August 21 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