U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section is pleased to announce the availability of funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. The program will support projects that include an American cultural element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The program has several priority areas, including strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance and security cooperation, fostering greater bilateral trade and investment, and promoting transparency and good governance. • Priority program areas include: • Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance and security cooperation • Fostering greater bilateral trade and investment • Promoting transparency and good governance • Countering state-sponsored disinformation • Promoting respect for the rule of law and human rights The program is open to U.S. and Japan-based individuals and registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with relative programming experience. The program requires a detailed proposal, including a budget justification narrative, and a monitoring and evaluation plan.