U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

PAS Tokyo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. 

Examples of PAS Small Grants Program programs include, but are not limited to:

• U.S. experts conducting speaking tours/public talks, roundtable discussions, and workshops in Japan;
• Academic and professional lectures and seminars;
• Professional and academic exchanges and programs;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; and/or
• Development of initiatives aimed at maintaining contacts with alumni of our exchange programs; and
• Initiatives that develop stronger ties between the United States, Japan, and third countries.

Priority Program Areas:

• Programs that strengthen the U.S.-Japan Alliance and security cooperation, including bilateral and regional security issues, deterring illegal maritime activities, and strengthening the use of international law to resolve disputes in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Programs that foster greater bilateral trade and investment between the U.S. and Japan, including securing supply chains, enhancing women’s participation in the Japanese economy, fighting climate change, and promoting sustainable infrastructure investment in the Indo-Pacific region. 
• Programs that use U.S.-Japan cooperation to increase transparency and good governance, strengthen democratic processes, counter state-sponsored disinformation, and promote the respect for the rule of law and human rights in the Indo-Pacific region.

Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year and will be reviewed quarterly.

Proposed programs are usually completed in one year or less, but may be extended in special circumstances.