Mitsui USA Foundation Grants
The Mitsui USA Foundation funds research, education, and U.S.-Japan exchange programs, with a focus on environmental and community welfare initiatives in the United States.
Funder: Mitsui USA Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual charitable disbursements ~$700,000–$750,000; award sizes vary by program; typical grants range from $2,500 to $130,000.
Summary: Supports education, community welfare, arts, culture, environment, and U.S.-Japan exchange programs through grants to qualified U.S. nonprofits.
Key Information: Does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals or non-501(c)(3) organizations.
Description
The Mitsui USA Foundation provides grants to support initiatives in education, community welfare, arts and culture, environmental preservation, and employee volunteerism across the United States. The Foundation places special emphasis on programs that promote international education and U.S.-Japan exchanges, as well as initiatives that improve quality of life in local communities. Typical areas of funding include college-level scholarships, forums, research related to Japan, support for disabled individuals, at-risk children, seniors, hunger relief, and environmental programs. The Foundation develops its own grant programs and does not accept unsolicited applications from individuals or organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status.
