Activating the U.S.-Japan Partnership. Catalyzing Impact.

Grant-giving

We've awarded more than $100 million in grants to advocates, artists, scholars and students, to bolster and project U.S.-Japan ties, making a meaningful difference in each country.

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$100 MillionIn Grants

Network-Building

A vibrant, 500+ person network of rising stars in everything from politics and academia to sports and entertainment, The US-Japan Leadership Program creates a lifelong support system for American and Japanese members to inspire and challenge each other throughout every stage of their careers.

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The United States-Japan Foundation is
an independent, endowed, charitable organization working to strengthen bilateral ties and confront shared challenges.

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We've moved from an annual grant cycle to quarterly cycles. The spring window is now open, with a June 27 deadline. The full 2025 timeline, guidelines, and application process can be found from the button below. A list of current grantees can be found here.

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Latest Updates

From our offices in the U.S. and Japan, we work to amplify the voices of thought leaders around the globe. Read about our latest grants, projects, events, and more.

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United States-Japan Foundation Launches Trend & Trendsetters to Spotlight Nonprofit and Impact Investor Innovation

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) has launched Trend & Trendsetters, a new blog series dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector in Japan and the United States.

April 29, 2025

United States-Japan Foundation Launches New Grantee Profile Series

The United States-Japan Foundation (USJF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new series, Grantee Profile, which highlights the work of organizations and individuals supported by USJF grants.

April 28, 2025

Nikkei Covers USJF-Stanford Symposium with Remarks from Wendy Cutler on Trade Challenges

The Nihon Keizai Shinbun just published a timely article covering our recent event co-hosted with Stanford APARC. Nakafuji-san’s piece highlights USJF Board member Wendy Cutler’s remarks on the complex challenges facing trade negotiations in an era of ...

April 24, 2025