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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
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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 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
Study Session Explores New Approaches to Philanthropic Funding in Japan
The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) participated in an invitation-only study session, “Considering the Future of Funding Approaches”, held at The Nippon Foundation on April 21, 2026. Haruto Okabe, USJF’s Japan Representative, spoke at the ...
May 22, 2026
USJF Publishes New Study by Social Finance on Strengthening Japan’s Impact Investment Market
The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) has published a new report titled "Japan Social Investment Intermediary Study," identifying strategic pathways to promote ecosystem transformation and strengthen the impact investment market in Japan. Led by ...
May 15, 2026
Announcing the USJLP Class of 2026
The United States-Japan Foundation is proud to announce the Class of 2026 Delegates to the US-Japan Leadership Program (USJLP), a distinguished cross-sector network of American and Japanese leaders committed to deepening mutual understanding, ...
May 12, 2026
USJF Announces 2026 First Quarter Grantees
The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) announces its 2026 First Quarter grantees, comprising 16 organizations advancing work that strengthens U.S.-Japan relations while addressing shared social, educational, humanitarian, and policy challenges. ...
May 8, 2026
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