Mitsui USA Foundation Grants
Mitsui USA Foundation Grants fund research and projects advancing education, arts, community welfare, and U.S.-Japan exchanges, with an emphasis on innovation and cross-cultural understanding.
Funder: Mitsui USA Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: ~$729,000 total distributed in 2025; typical grants range from $2,000 to $100,000+; most awards $5,000–$30,000.
Summary: Supports U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing education, community welfare, arts/culture, and U.S.-Japan exchanges.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) organizations eligible; unsolicited proposals accepted by mail only.
Description
The Mitsui USA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc., funds initiatives that enhance education, community welfare, arts and culture, and international understanding, with a particular focus on U.S.-Japan exchange and international education. Grants are awarded to qualified U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits for projects such as scholarships, forums, research, community nutrition programs, support for at-risk or disabled individuals, and cultural exchanges. The Foundation aims to foster good corporate citizenship and improve quality of life in communities where Mitsui USA operates.
