Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS OSAKA FY2016 002
Apply for PAS OSAKA FY2016 002
- The DOS in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016 “American Day†Cultural Event in Osaka" 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 Apr 01, 2016 and posted on Apr 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 01, 2016. (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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe, through its Public Affairs Section, offered a discretionary grant opportunity to support the planning and delivery of a day-long "American Day" cultural and informational event in a prominent public venue in or near Osaka. The core purpose of the program was to showcase a broad range of American culture in a public-facing, festival-style format while also advancing practical outreach goals tied to U.S. engagement in Japan, especially promoting tourism to the United States and encouraging study in the United States. The event concept was already established from prior years, and applicants were expected to build on that model by combining entertainment, cultural exposure, and direct public information in one integrated program.
The grant was designed to fund a full event experience similar to previous "American Day" programs, which typically included live stage performances representing different American musical styles, with informational segments woven into the program about U.S. study abroad opportunities and travel to the U.S. In addition to the stage component, past events also featured multiple information booths staffed by a mix of U.S. Consulate personnel, volunteers, representatives from American universities, and other relevant organizations, creating a space where attendees could ask questions and get materials. Food vendors and merchants promoting American products were also part of the usual event atmosphere, reinforcing the cultural showcase and giving the public multiple touchpoints with American themes.
Funding under this opportunity was intended to cover the practical costs required to produce a one-day public event at professional scale. Allowable and expected expenses included event planning and production, on-site setup and teardown, and general operating costs. The description specifically highlighted venue fees and event staffing costs, along with expenses connected to musical and other performances. Advertising and promotion were also identified as supported uses of funds, reflecting an expectation that the organizer would actively market the event to attract a substantial public audience. In addition, the grant could cover reasonable administrative and clerical expenses needed to manage the project effectively.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a Department of State (DOS) grant under the Arts funding activity category (noted as cultural affairs in CFDA terms), listed under CFDA number 19.040. The funding opportunity title was "2016 'American Day' Cultural Event in Osaka" and the opportunity number was PAS OSAKA FY2016 002. The grant had an award ceiling of $40,000, with the consulate anticipating making one award in total, meaning a single organization would typically be selected to plan and run the event for that year.
Eligibility was broad and included both education and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not higher education institutions), along with other applicants as further clarified in the opportunity's eligibility notes. Key timeline details were straightforward: the opportunity was posted on April 1, 2016, and the application deadline was May 1, 2016, indicating a relatively short application window and suggesting that prospective organizers needed to already have a workable plan, partners, and logistics in mind to apply competitively.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity title was "2016 'American Day' Cultural Event in Osaka."
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number was PAS OSAKA FY2016 002.
Which U.S. government office offered this grant?
The U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe, through its Public Affairs Section, offered the discretionary grant opportunity.
What type of grant program is this under the Department of State?
This was a Department of State (DOS) grant under the Arts funding activity category, noted as cultural affairs in CFDA terms.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity was 19.040.
What was the main purpose of the "American Day" event?
The core purpose was to showcase a broad range of American culture in a public-facing, festival-style format while also advancing practical outreach goals tied to U.S. engagement in Japan, especially promoting tourism to the United States and encouraging study in the United States.
Where was the event expected to take place?
The event was expected to be held in a prominent public venue in or near Osaka.
How long was the event intended to be?
The event was intended to be a day-long, one-day public event.
Was the event concept new, or based on a previous model?
The event concept was already established from prior years, and applicants were expected to build on that existing model.
What kind of format was expected for the event?
The event was expected to combine entertainment, cultural exposure, and direct public information in one integrated program, presented in a public-facing, festival-style format.
What kinds of stage programming were typical for prior "American Day" events?
Prior events typically included live stage performances representing different American musical styles, with informational segments woven into the program about U.S. study abroad opportunities and travel to the United States.
Were informational components expected alongside entertainment?
Yes. The model described included informational segments integrated into the stage program and additional opportunities for the public to receive information about studying in the U.S. and traveling to the U.S.
What types of booths or information stations were part of the typical event model?
Past events featured multiple information booths staffed by a mix of U.S. Consulate personnel, volunteers, representatives from American universities, and other relevant organizations.
What was the purpose of having booths at the event?
The booths created a space where attendees could ask questions and get materials related to the event themes, including U.S. tourism and study in the United States.
Were food vendors or merchants included in the event concept?
Yes. Food vendors and merchants promoting American products were described as part of the usual event atmosphere, reinforcing the cultural showcase.
What kinds of costs was the grant intended to cover?
Funding was intended to cover practical costs required to produce a one-day public event at professional scale, including event planning and production, on-site setup and teardown, and general operating costs.
Are venue fees and staffing costs allowable uses of funds under this opportunity?
Yes. The description specifically highlighted venue fees and event staffing costs as supported expenses.
Could grant funds be used for performers and performances?
Yes. Expenses connected to musical and other performances were identified as supported uses of funds.
Could grant funds be used for advertising and promotion?
Yes. Advertising and promotion were identified as supported uses of funds, reflecting an expectation that the organizer would actively market the event to attract a substantial public audience.
Could the grant cover administrative or clerical costs?
Yes. The grant could cover reasonable administrative and clerical expenses needed to manage the project effectively.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $40,000.
How many awards did the consulate anticipate making?
The consulate anticipated making one award in total, meaning a single organization would typically be selected to plan and run the event for that year.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not higher education institutions), along with other applicants as further clarified in the opportunity's eligibility notes.
Are both education-sector and nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly included both higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations among eligible applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 1, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 1, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (April 1, 2016) and deadline (May 1, 2016), the application window was about one month.
What did the short timeline imply for applicants?
The short application window suggested that prospective organizers needed to already have a workable plan, partners, and logistics in mind to apply competitively.
What outreach goals were emphasized for the event?
The opportunity emphasized practical outreach goals tied to U.S. engagement in Japan, especially promoting tourism to the United States and encouraging study in the United States.
What overall experience was the grant designed to support?
The grant was designed to fund a full event experience similar to previous "American Day" programs, combining stage performances, public information, booths, and additional cultural touchpoints such as food vendors and American product promotion.
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