Opportunity Information: Apply for TOKYO PAS FY23 01 08
The FY2023 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Grassroot Efforts in Bilateral and Multilateral Youth Engagement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: TOKYO PAS FY23 01 08) is a discretionary funding program run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo under the U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan). It invites organizations to propose, design, manage, and administer grassroots projects that directly engage Japanese youth and strengthen their understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship, why that relationship matters, and the shared values that connect the two countries.
The core purpose is youth engagement that is clearly anchored in U.S.-Japan relations. Proposals are expected to either create direct interaction between Japanese and American youth or place substantial emphasis on U.S.-Japan relations topics tied to the Mission's youth-focused priorities. Engagement formats can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid, but the defining feature is meaningful dialogue and learning connected to the bilateral relationship. The Embassy is explicitly signaling that programs that look like general cultural exchange or standard study-abroad programming will not be competitive if they do not meaningfully and explicitly incorporate U.S.-Japan relations content; cultural exchanges and study abroad programs without significant focus on U.S.-Japan relations will not be considered.
Funding is available through grants and cooperative agreements, which typically means the Embassy may expect varying levels of involvement depending on the instrument used. The award ceiling is $100,000, and the program anticipates making about four awards. The opportunity was posted on December 21, 2022, with an original closing date of February 19, 2023.
Eligible applicants are broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as specified), and other entities as allowed under the additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The funding activity categories are listed as community development, education, and an additional "other" category as described in the official notice. The CFDA number associated with the program is 19.040, which is commonly used for U.S. Department of State public diplomacy-related assistance.
In practical terms, a strong proposal under this opportunity would be one that can demonstrate clear outcomes for Japanese youth: stronger knowledge of U.S.-Japan ties, increased appreciation for shared democratic and societal values, and sustained people-to-people connections with American peers. Competitive projects would likely show how participants will engage directly (not passively), how U.S.-Japan relations content is integrated throughout the program rather than treated as an add-on, and how the project will be managed and delivered effectively in a grassroots setting.Apply for TOKYO PAS FY23 01 08
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Japan in the community development, education, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2023 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Grassroot Efforts in Bilateral and Multilateral Youth Engagement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is this funding opportunity?
The FY2023 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Grassroot Efforts in Bilateral and Multilateral Youth Engagement opportunity is a discretionary funding program run by the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the U.S. Embassy Tokyo (U.S. Mission to Japan), under the U.S. Department of State.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is TOKYO PAS FY23 01 08.
What is the main goal of the program?
The core purpose is to support grassroots projects that directly engage Japanese youth and strengthen their understanding of the U.S.-Japan relationship, why that relationship matters, and the shared values connecting the two countries.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The opportunity is focused on Japanese youth. Strong proposals are expected to produce clear outcomes for Japanese youth related to understanding U.S.-Japan ties and building people-to-people connections with American peers.
What types of projects is the Embassy looking for?
The Embassy is inviting organizations to propose, design, manage, and administer grassroots youth engagement projects that are clearly anchored in U.S.-Japan relations. Projects should emphasize meaningful dialogue and learning connected to the bilateral relationship.
Does the project have to include direct interaction between Japanese and American youth?
Proposals are expected to either (1) create direct interaction between Japanese and American youth, or (2) place substantial emphasis on U.S.-Japan relations topics tied to the Mission's youth-focused priorities.
Can projects be virtual, in-person, or hybrid?
Yes. Engagement formats can be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. The defining feature is meaningful dialogue and learning connected to U.S.-Japan relations.
Are general cultural exchange or study-abroad programs eligible?
Programs that resemble general cultural exchange or standard study-abroad programming will not be competitive if they do not meaningfully and explicitly incorporate U.S.-Japan relations content. Cultural exchanges and study abroad programs without a significant focus on U.S.-Japan relations will not be considered.
What does it mean that the program focuses on "grassroots" projects?
Based on the description, the Embassy is seeking projects delivered in a grassroots setting, meaning proposals should show practical, community-level implementation and effective management for direct youth engagement.
What kinds of outcomes would make a proposal strong?
A strong proposal would be able to demonstrate clear outcomes for Japanese youth, such as stronger knowledge of U.S.-Japan ties, increased appreciation for shared democratic and societal values, and sustained people-to-people connections with American peers.
How should U.S.-Japan relations content be incorporated into the project?
Competitive projects are expected to integrate U.S.-Japan relations content throughout the program rather than treating it as a minor component or add-on.
What does the Embassy mean by "meaningful dialogue and learning"?
The opportunity emphasizes that participants should engage directly and actively (not passively). Projects should be designed to facilitate real interaction, discussion, and learning tied to U.S.-Japan relations.
What funding instruments are available?
Funding is available through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for this opportunity?
The notice indicates the Embassy may expect varying levels of involvement depending on the instrument used. (No further detail is provided in the information excerpt.)
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?
The program anticipates making about four awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 21, 2022.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was February 19, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (as specified), and other entities as allowed under the additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status allowed?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status, as specified in the opportunity description.
What are the funding activity categories for this opportunity?
The funding activity categories are community development, education, and an additional "other" category as described in the official notice.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 19.040, which is commonly used for U.S. Department of State public diplomacy-related assistance.
What should applicants emphasize to be competitive?
Competitive proposals would likely show (1) how participants will engage directly (not passively), (2) how U.S.-Japan relations content is integrated throughout the program, and (3) how the project will be managed and delivered effectively in a grassroots setting.
Does the opportunity require that projects be tied to specific Mission priorities?
The description indicates that proposals should be anchored in U.S.-Japan relations and tied to the Mission's youth-focused priorities, either through direct U.S.-Japan youth interaction or through substantial emphasis on U.S.-Japan relations topics aligned with those priorities.
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