Description
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. The project aims to strengthen 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. Key objectives include improving local capacity for disaster response, creating customized action plans, and strengthening U.S.-Japan coordination.
• The program will deliver a minimum of two disaster preparedness forums in Okinawa, including the Southwest Islands.
• Each forum will bring together key stakeholders to share best practices, develop actionable crisis response frameworks, and strengthen U.S.-Japan cooperation on emergency preparedness.
• The award recipient will be responsible for coordinating and arranging all logistics for each event, identifying expert speakers, and providing a post-forum report.
• The program will include a monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure the project's success and identify areas for improvement.