Through our grants program, we empower our community to illuminate and confront shared challenges, such as climate change, natural disasters, and geopolitical disruptions. Moving forward, we will continue to focus on projects that support this mission and strengthen U.S.-Japan relations.
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2026 Grants Cycle Timetable
- First quarter Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline: Friday, March 27, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time/Saturday, March 28, 12:59 PM Japan Standard Time
- Second quarter LOI deadline: Friday, June 26, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time/Saturday, June 27, 12:59 PM Japan Standard Time
- Third quarter LOI deadline: Friday, September 25, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time/Saturday, September 26, 12:59 PM Japan Standard Time
- Fourth quarter LOI deadline: Friday, December 18, 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time/Saturday, December 19, 12:59 PM Japan Standard Time