U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Promote Study abroad to the United States – Undergraduate Education | TOKYO PAS FY22 01 05

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Promote Study abroad to the United States - Undergraduate Education."

2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is TOKYO PAS FY22 01 05.

3) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.040.

4) Who is offering and administering this grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo as part of the U.S. Mission to Japan.

5) What is the main goal of the program?

The program supports education-focused activities that encourage and expand study abroad from Japan to the United States, with a clear emphasis on U.S. undergraduate institutions. The core aim is to increase the number of Japanese students enrolling in undergraduate study in the U.S.

6) What types of projects is the Embassy looking to fund?

The Embassy is looking for proposals that can manage and administer programs designed to increase Japanese undergraduate enrollment in the United States. The description suggests an outreach, advising, recruitment-support, or pipeline-building approach rather than direct tuition support.

7) Does this grant pay for individual students' U.S. tuition?

Based on the description provided, the focus is on administering programs that drive increased participation (for example, outreach and advising). It is presented as program funding rather than funding individual tuition directly.

8) What are examples of activities that could fit this opportunity?

Examples mentioned or implied include information sessions, counseling and advising structures, partnerships between Japanese and U.S. institutions, application and admissions guidance, and other organized programming that creates a clear pathway to increased student participation in U.S. undergraduate study.

9) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Nonprofit organizations (with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status), as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories
• Individuals

10) Can Japanese organizations or individuals apply?

Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes that American and/or Japanese nonprofits or individuals may apply, indicating openness to Japan-based applicants, U.S.-based applicants, or collaborative efforts across both countries.

11) Is U.S. 501(c)(3) status required for nonprofits?

No. The eligibility description includes nonprofit organizations with or without U.S. 501(c)(3) status, provided they are not institutions of higher education in those categories.

12) Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?

Individuals are listed among eligible applicants, along with multiple types of organizations.

13) What is the award type?

The award is structured as a grant.

14) What is the maximum (ceiling) amount that can be awarded?

The award ceiling is $35,000.

15) How many awards does the Embassy expect to make?

The posting indicates one expected award, suggesting the Embassy likely intends to select a single lead implementer for the approach proposed.

16) When was this opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on February 22, 2022.

17) What was the original application closing date?

The original application closing date was April 15, 2022.

18) What should a competitive proposal emphasize?

Based on the description, applicants would be expected to propose a program concept, an implementation plan, and a clear administration method that fits within the $35,000 budget cap and aligns with the Embassy goal of increasing Japanese undergraduate enrollment in the United States.

19) What student population is the primary focus?

The emphasis is on Japanese students and increasing their participation in undergraduate study at U.S. institutions.

20) Does the opportunity focus on undergraduate or graduate education?

It is specifically focused on undergraduate education and U.S. undergraduate institutions.

21) What does "program administration" mean in the context of this grant?

In this context, it refers to designing, managing, and delivering organized activities (such as advising, outreach, or partnership-based pathways) that can credibly support and grow the number of Japanese students who enroll in U.S. undergraduate programs.

22) What kind of outcomes is the Embassy trying to achieve?

The stated outcome focus is measurable growth in undergraduate study abroad participation from Japan to the United States, particularly increased enrollment in U.S. undergraduate institutions.