Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission Grants
to promote educational, intellectual, artistic and cultural exchange and research between Japan and the United States.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
90.300 Federal Agency/Office
Japan-Us Friendship Commission (Jusfc) Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable. Authorization
Public Law 94-118 Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education. Beneficiary Eligibility
Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education. Credentials/Documentation
Copy of 501(c)(3) or other non-profit status. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Submission of proposal conforming to JUSFC guidelines. Award Procedure
Grants typically made before beginning of project activity. Deadlines
August 1, 2011 August 1 (or next business day when this fall on a weekend) annually.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days. Approximately six weeks between submission of proposal and decision. Appeals
Not applicable. Renewals
Not applicable. How are proposals selected?
See www.jusfc.gov How may assistance be used?
Not applicable. What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable. Auditing
Not applicable. Records
Must be kept by grantee for a three-year period. Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.Matching is voluntary. High expectation of matching funds from outside sources.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Typically six months to eighteen months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified. Headquarters Office
Margaret Mihori,1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20005 US
mmihori@jusfc.gov
Phone: (202) 653-9800
Fax: (202) 653-9802.
Website Address
www.jusfc.gov.
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-1191-0-1-300 Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 11 est $1,600,000.00; FY 10$1,700,000.00; FY 12 est $1,200,000.00; Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable/available. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
see www.jusfc.gov for JUSFC guidelines and literature Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
