Executive Summary

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposal submissions for one to five cooperative agreements to design, administer, and implement high-level activities under the U.S. Mission to Japan’s Salute to America 250 Public Engagement Initiative. Through December 31, 2026, this initiative will utilize innovative programming in all of Japan’s 47 prefectures to showcase the historical legacy of American excellence, highlight American innovation, and celebrate the bilateral milestones and ties between our citizens that allow the United States and Japan to partner as global leaders.  

Eligible Applicants

• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations 
• Public and private educational institutions
• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Submission Deadline

All applications must be received by February 11, 2026 (11:59PM JST). Submit all application materials directly to the following email address: TokyoPASGrants@state.gov. 

Please follow all instructions in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.