# Grant Opportunities for Leading Business Communication in English Program in Northern Japan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-sapporo-fy2022-0001-grant-opportunities-for-leading-business-communication-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332422

> U.S. Mission to Japan offered grants of up to $3,000 (at least $100) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. Applications closed on May 26, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-SAPPORO-FY2022-0001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Japan |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 26, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $3,000 |
| Award floor | $100 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals

The U.S. Consulate General Sapporo Public Affairs Section encourages applications from individuals or organizations located in Japan, such as: 1. Registered public or private nonprofit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience 2. Educational institutions 3. Governmental institutions.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Consulate General Sapporo is accepting applications for (1) small grant to an individual or organization to lead a series of workshops introducing participants to contemporary American online work environments. Contingent on the availability of funds, the U.S. Consulate General Sapporo will award a grant up to $3,000 to fund a series of a series of workshops. All workshops will be delivered via online communication platforms and should introduce American norms for engaging in business over the internet and the use of contemporary written and spoken English for online business purposes. Written English elements may include résumés, funding proposals, and emails. Oral English elements may include interview skills, meeting protocols, and networking in online environments. Other topics are welcome. Their inclusion will be subject to a final agreement with the Consulate. To promote American business culture and a deeper understanding of the English language, we are seeking a native-level American English speaker who has familiarity with contemporary Japanese youth culture and experience teaching English for business communication. The grant recipient does not need to be a U.S. citizen. Sessions can be held ranging from five to ten times and might be bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly on or after August 15, 2021 for a maximum two-year period. Sessions must be hosted online using a video conferencing platform. Sessions must be open to the public and cannot be commercial, trade or charitable activities. No for-profit organizations can receive funding through these awards. If awarded, the Grantee will be responsible for coordinating the schedule with the Public Affairs Section Sapporo. The application should include a proposed activity plan; an audience recruitment plan; and a line-item budget with anticipated programming costs such as honoraria, and materials fees for publicizing event. Proposals will be evaluated on their potential to effectively promote American English, U.S. culture, and U.S. society, with particular attention on incorporating new audiences for engagement. Sponsor: U.S. Consulate General Sapporo Participants and Audiences: U.S. Consulate General Sapporo will only consider grants that are geared to young Japanese audiences in Northern Japan.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-SAPPORO-FY2022-0001 still open?

No. It closed on May 26, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Grant Opportunities for Leading Business Communication in English Program in Northern Japan?

U.S. Mission to Japan accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Grant Opportunities for Leading Business Communication in English Program in Northern Japan?

Closed May 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $3,000 each.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.