Okinawa Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response Fora
The U.S. Consulate General Naha seeks proposals to run two expert-led disaster preparedness forums in Okinawa and Miyako Island to boost emergency response and U.S.-Japan cooperation over 15 months.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Japan
Due Dates: August 10, 2026: Full application submission deadline (All applications must be received by August 10, 2026, 11:59 PM GMT+9)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$100,000 for a 15-month project; 1 award expected; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports two disaster preparedness forums in Okinawa and Miyako Islands to strengthen local and U.S.-Japan crisis response capacity through expert-led, interactive events.
Key Information: Submit all application materials by email to NahaPAS@state.gov; only one proposal per organization permitted.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Mission to Japan (Consulate General Naha), funds the planning and implementation of two disaster preparedness forums—one on Okinawa main island and one on Miyako Island—over a 15-month period. The program aims to enhance disaster preparedness and crisis response capacity across Okinawa, including the Southwest Islands, by convening local and national government officials, emergency responders, civil society, military, and community stakeholders. Forums will feature expert-led presentations, interactive exercises, and group action planning, with the goal of advancing U.S.-Japan cooperation and producing actionable institutional plans for disaster response.
Key deliverables include event logistics, recruitment and management of expert speakers and participants (including from Taiwan), post-forum reporting, and comprehensive monitoring and evaluation. Substantial involvement from the U.S. Consulate is expected in program design, participant selection, and event implementation.
