U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATEU.S. EMBASSY TOKYO, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTIONNotice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy Tokyo PAS Annual Program StatementFunding Opportunity Number: PAS-Tokyo-FY24-APS01Deadline for Applications: September 30, 2024 (11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time)CFDA Number: 19.040 Public Diplomacy ProgramsTotal Amount Available: $400,000Maximum for Each Award: $100,000The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please see the full notice in the Related Documents folder and carefully follow all instructions. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Tokyo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.