Okinawa Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Response Fora

Executive Summary

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Consulate General Naha invites proposal submissions for a cooperative agreement to implement two disaster preparedness forums – one on Okinawa main island and one in Miyako Island – within the full grant period of 15 months. This project is aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and crisis response capacity across Okinawa, including the Southwest Islands, through structured, expert-led interactive forums that advance U.S.-Japan cooperation on emergency management. 

Eligible Applicants

· Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status

· Public and private educational institutions

· Individuals

· Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

· Foreign-based non-profit organizations/non-government organizations (NGO)

Submission Deadline

All applications must be received by August 10, 2026 (GMT+9). Submit all application materials directly to the following email address: [email protected]. 

Contact [email protected] with questions about the contemplated program. Frequently asked questions and responses will be emailed to all applicants who submit a complete application package. A Bidding Conference will be held via conference call on July 29, 2026, to answer questions from potential applicants.

Please follow all instructions in the attached Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible.