Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements under the “Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan” Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative seeks to design, administer, and implement high-level activities across Japan’s 47 prefectures to showcase American excellence, innovation, and bilateral ties with Japan, culminating by December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Proposed projects should aim to strengthen public awareness and positive perceptions of American excellence and binational cooperation among Japanese audiences, specifically targeting 12 priority prefectures and engaging existing U.S. Mission ties in the remaining 35 prefectures. The funding ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. The application deadline is February 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST. Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy is anticipated, with specific roles and responsibilities outlined for both the Embassy and the recipient.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements under the “Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan” Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative seeks to design and implement high-level activities across Japan's 47 prefectures by December 31, 2026, showcasing American excellence, innovation, and bilateral ties with Japan. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Proposed projects should be completed by December 31, 2026, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Applications are due by February 11, 2026 (11:59 PM JST) and must include a detailed proposal, budget, and supporting documents. Key objectives are to increase public awareness of American culture and excellence in priority prefectures and enhance engagement with existing U.S. Mission ties in other prefectures.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements under the “Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan” Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative aims to showcase American excellence, innovation, and bilateral ties between the U.S. and Japan across all 47 prefectures of Japan through various activities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international/governmental institutions. The funding ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. The project period is up to 10 months, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2026, and completion by December 31, 2026. Proposals are due by February 11, 2026 (11:59 PM JST) and must be submitted via email. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration in SAM.gov.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements under the “Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan” Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative aims to showcase American excellence, innovation, and bilateral ties between the U.S. and Japan in all 47 prefectures of Japan, culminating by December 31, 2026. Activities can include public engagement events with American cultural and athletic figures, American-style public events, outreach celebrating partnerships, traveling exhibitions, community service, and microgrants. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Funding ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. Applications are due by February 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST. Successful applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration.

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Department of State, issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the "Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan" initiative. This program seeks proposals for one to five cooperative agreements ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. The goal is to implement high-level activities across Japan's 47 prefectures by December 31, 2026, showcasing American excellence, innovation, and the bilateral ties between the U.S. and Japan. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international/governmental institutions. Proposals are due by February 11, 2026 (11:59 PM JST) and must include a detailed budget, project plan, monitoring and evaluation plan, and organizational information. The U.S. Embassy will have substantial involvement in project implementation. Projects relating to partisan political activity, charitable activities, construction, specific religious activities, fundraising, lobbying, scientific research, commercial projects, or institutional development are not supported.

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Department of State, issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the "Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan" initiative. This program seeks proposals for one to five cooperative agreements to implement high-level public engagement activities across Japan's 47 prefectures. The goal is to strengthen public awareness and positive perceptions of American excellence and binational cooperation by highlighting U.S. contributions in culture, sports, education, and business, while celebrating the U.S.-Japan relationship. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international/governmental institutions. Awards range from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. The application deadline is February 11, 2026. Proposals must address specific objectives, including increasing awareness of American culture in 12 priority prefectures and enhancing engagement with existing U.S. Mission ties in the remaining 35 prefectures. The Embassy will have substantial involvement in the project, including identifying priority areas and approving key elements.

The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Tokyo invites proposals for one to five cooperative agreements under the “Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan” Public Engagement Initiative. This initiative aims to showcase American excellence and U.S.-Japan bilateral ties through innovative programming in all 47 prefectures of Japan, concluding by December 31, 2026. Activities may include public engagement events with American cultural figures, American-style public events, outreach celebrating partnerships, traveling exhibitions, community service, and microgrants. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. For-profit entities are ineligible. Proposals are due by February 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM JST. Award amounts range from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total available funding of $500,000, contingent on fund availability. The U.S. Embassy will have substantial involvement in program implementation, including identifying priority prefectures and approving materials and participants. Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration.

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Department of State, issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan." This initiative seeks proposals for cooperative agreements to implement high-level public engagement activities across Japan's 47 prefectures. The goal is to showcase American excellence, innovation, and the strong bilateral ties between the U.S. and Japan, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international/governmental institutions. The funding ranges from $100,000 to $500,000, with a total of $500,000 available. Proposed projects should be completed by December 31, 2026. Activities can include public engagement exchanges, American-style public events, outreach celebrating partnerships, traveling exhibitions, community service, and microgrants. Proposals must be submitted by February 11, 2026 (11:59 PM JST) and require a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in SAM.gov.

The U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Department of State, issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the "Salute to America 250 – Outreach Across Japan" initiative. This program seeks proposals for one to five cooperative agreements, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, for a total of $500,000. The initiative aims to engage public audiences across Japan's 47 prefectures through innovative programming, showcasing American excellence, innovation, and bilateral ties by December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international/governmental institutions. The NOFO details application requirements, including a proposal, budget, and monitoring plan, and sets a deadline of February 11, 2026. Key objectives are to increase public awareness of American culture and excellence in priority prefectures and enhance engagement with existing U.S. Mission ties in other prefectures.