Grant Program for Japan – U.S. Global Partnership
Grant Program for Japan – U.S. Global Partnership supports Japanese and U.S. nonprofit partners in joint policy research, dialogue, and exchange to address shared global and societal challenges.
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Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (optional concept note) | December 1, 2026 (full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Project-based awards for up to three years, provided in 12-month increments; at least 20% of each year's budget must come from non-JF sources
Summary: Supports Japan–U.S. collaborative research, dialogue, and exchange addressing shared global and societal challenges.
Key Information: U.S. applicants to Japan Foundation New York must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Description
The Japan Foundation’s Grant Program for Japan–U.S. Global Partnership supports policy-oriented research conducted jointly by Japanese and U.S. nonprofit organizations, as well as dialogue and exchange among researchers, experts, citizens, and grassroots practitioners. It aims to address global issues of common concern, build partnerships across professions and backgrounds, and support the people organizing and participating in this work.
Projects may address climate and disaster risks, public health, food and energy security, inequality, demographic change, sustainable cities, or rural revitalization. Technology-related themes include AI, robotics, bioethics, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and green technology. Other topics can qualify if they meet the program’s goals. Relevant participants from other countries are welcome, but Japan–U.S. cooperation must remain the project’s foundation.
