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USJF-Matched Fundraiser for Kumamoto Earthquake Relief Reaches $25,000 Goal in Six Days

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and the United States-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP) have surpassed the goal of $25,000 for the fundraising campaign supporting earthquake relief efforts in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, within six days of ...

August 10, 2026

USJF Announces 2026 Second Quarter Grantees

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) announces its 2026 Second Quarter grantees, comprising nine organizations advancing work that strengthens U.S.-Japan relations while addressing shared cultural, social, legal, and environmental challenges. ...

August 14, 2026

USJF to Move Grant Application Submissions to Online Form Beginning Q4 Cycle

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) will transition its grant application process from email submission to an online form, effective with the Q4 grant cycle. The change follows the close of the Q3 cycle's application window on Friday, August ...

August 13, 2026

Forbes Japan Features Impact Philanthropy Advanced by USJF-Funded Project

"Impact philanthropy," an approach being developed through the project "Trust and Impact: Advancing Innovative Funding Practices in Japan" — a joint initiative of the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) and the Japan Impact Institute, operated by ...

July 14, 2026

USJF Grantee Coral Rescue Receives Notable Designation at Core77 Design Awards 2026

A collaborative coral conservation and education project supported by the United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) has received a Notable designation at the globally renowned Core77 Design Awards 2026 in the Design for Social Impact category. The ...

June 26, 2026

USJF Revises 2026Q3/Q4 Grant Submission Deadlines

The United States-Japan Foundation has announced updates to its remaining 2026 grants cycle timetable, adjusting the submission deadlines for the third and fourth quarter Letters of Inquiry (LOI). Under the revised schedule, the deadline for third ...

June 18, 2026

USJF Hosts Study Sessions on Social Finance

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) hosted a two-day study session on social finance in Tokyo from March 26 to 27, 2026. The foundation invited experts and practitioners with expertise in the field for two sessions of active discussion. During ...

May 28, 2026