1. Grant Program for Japan – U.S. Global Partnership
This grant program aims to support Japan-U.S. collaborative projects that will help resolve global issues of common concern, projects that build partnerships among diverse professions and backgrounds necessary to successfully address those issues, and to support the individuals who organize and participate in such projects.
| Grant type | Prepaid grant |
|---|---|
| Proposal deadline | December 1, 2025 |
| Funding opportunity | Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status |
2. Grant Program for Japan America Society / Japan Society Capacity Building
This program aims to support the JAS in its work during and beyond the pandemic with the Capacity Building Grant Program. In order to further strengthen JAS in the NAJAS network and to enhance their effectiveness in carrying out their mission, this program supports capacity building projects that demonstrate feasibility and organizational sustainability and will lead to organizational growth.
| Grant type | Prepaid grant |
|---|---|
| Proposal deadline | September 26, 2025 |
| Funding opportunity | U.S.-based Japan America Societies and Japan Societies with 501(c)(3) status |
| Benefits | Maximum of $30,000 |
3. Grant for Grassroots Exchange: Japan Festivals and Events
This grant program supports projects that organize cultural events and festivals related to Japan, aiming to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspectives. This grant program is designed to support grassroots, community-driven initiatives that bring Japanese culture to local audiences.
| Grant type | Prepaid grant |
|---|---|
| Proposal deadline | Rolling (must be submitted at least 2-3 months prior to the start date of the project) |
| Funding opportunity | Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status |
| Benefits | up to $7,000 |
4. Grant for Grassroots Exchange: U.S.-Japan Community Networking
This grant program supports projects that create and develop networks between the U.S. and Japan at the grassroots level.
| Grant type | Prepaid grant |
|---|---|
| Proposal deadline | Rolling (A concept paper must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the start date of the project) |
| Funding opportunity | Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status |
| Benefits | Maximum of $10,000 |
5. Grant for Intellectual Exchange
This grant aims to support a Japan-U.S. collaborative symposium, conference, or workshop that addresses issues of common concern.
| Grant type | Prepaid grant |
|---|---|
| Proposal deadline | Rolling (A concept paper must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the start date of the project) |
| Funding opportunity | Institutional funding for U.S.-based institutions/organizations with 501(c)(3) status |
| Benefits | Maximum of $10,000 |
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