FY2020 U.S. Embassy Promoting Study-in-the-United-States and Fostering English Language Learning Programs | TOKYO PAS FY20 02 07

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The FY2020 U.S. Embassy Promoting Study-in-the-United-States and Fostering English Language Learning Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: TOKYO PAS FY20 02 07) is a discretionary funding competition run by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Japan, specifically the U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section (PAS). The central goal is to support practical, program-driven efforts that increase the number of Japanese students who choose to study in the United States, while also strengthening English language learning opportunities in Japan. The opportunity explicitly ties these two priorities together, noting that limited English ability is one of the major barriers preventing Japanese students from pursuing study in the U.S., so programs that make English learning more accessible and effective are viewed as a key lever for boosting U.S.-bound student mobility.

Funding is offered through several possible instruments, including a cooperative agreement, a standard grant, or other mechanisms, depending on the project design and the degree of anticipated involvement by the U.S. Embassy or the Department of State. The listed funding activity category is Education, and the opportunity is associated with CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 19.040, which commonly corresponds to public diplomacy and educational exchange-related activities under the Department of State. The program was posted on February 3, 2020, with an original application deadline of March 31, 2020, indicating it was intended for FY2020 programming timelines.

The funding parameters suggest support for multiple projects rather than a single large initiative. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $180,000 per award, and the Embassy expected to make about six awards. That structure implies an intention to fund a range of complementary approaches, potentially allowing for different program models, target groups, geographic reach, or delivery formats. In practice, this type of call often favors proposals that show a clear plan for recruiting or reaching Japanese students, delivering tangible programming (such as advising, workshops, training, or structured learning experiences), and producing measurable outcomes that can be tracked over the award period.

Eligibility is broad and includes a wide spectrum of potential applicants. U.S. and/or Japanese nonprofit organizations and individuals are specifically mentioned in the narrative description as welcome applicants, but the formal eligibility list is even wider: state, county, and municipal governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education); and individual applicants. This wide eligibility suggests the Embassy was open to proposals from education-focused NGOs, universities, advising and exchange organizations, language education providers, local government education offices, and qualified individuals with the capacity to administer programming.

At its core, the opportunity is about building stronger pipelines from Japan to U.S. education by addressing both motivation and capability. On the motivation side, projects would typically be expected to promote awareness of study options in the U.S., clarify admissions and financial aid pathways, and help students and families understand the academic and career value of U.S. study. On the capability side, the English-language component is positioned as a practical solution to a known constraint, encouraging projects that expand opportunities for Japanese students to develop the language skills needed to succeed in U.S. academic environments. Overall, the grant is designed to fund implementers who can manage and administer well-organized programs with clear deliverables that support U.S.-Japan educational ties and broaden access to English learning as a stepping stone toward study in the United States.

• The Department of State, U.S. Mission to Japan in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2020 U.S. Embassy Promoting Study-in-the-United-States and Fostering English Language Learning Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on Feb 03, 2020.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $180,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.

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