The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy Tokyo's Public Affairs Section (PAS) provides funding for projects that aim to strengthen the cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan. The grants support programs that include an American cultural aspect or collaborate with American experts, organizations, or institutions in fields that promote a deeper understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The priorities, strategic themes, and application procedures are detailed in their Annual Program Statement, and proposals are reviewed quarterly until the specified deadline.