FY2023 U.S. Consulate Fukuoka: Women’s Empowerment and Leadership Workshop | FUKUOKA PAS FY23 01

FAQs: FY2023 U.S. Consulate Fukuoka - Women's Empowerment and Leadership Workshop (FUKUOKA PAS FY23 01)

1) What is this grant opportunity?

This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Japan, titled "FY2023 U.S. Consulate Fukuoka: Women's Empowerment and Leadership Workshop" (Funding Opportunity Number: FUKUOKA PAS FY23 01). It supports one project focused on women's leadership development in the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka district.

2) What is the main purpose of the funded project?

The purpose is to strengthen leadership skills and expand civic and economic engagement among young women in the Kyushu and Yamaguchi regions. The project is intended to be a concentrated, in-person learning experience where participants learn from women who are already decision makers and change agents, supporting longer-term increases in women's political and economic participation.

3) What kind of program is expected under this grant?

The selected organization is expected to plan and deliver a two-day, in-person training camp in Fukuoka that brings together Japanese young women and experienced leadership trainers for hands-on workshops focused on practical leadership development.

4) Where must the workshop take place?

The workshop is expected to be held in Fukuoka as an in-person, two-day training camp.

5) Who is the target audience for the workshop activities?

The program is designed for Japanese young women in the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka district, specifically the Kyushu and Yamaguchi regions.

6) Does the opportunity require a specific curriculum?

No single curriculum is prescribed. However, the opportunity emphasizes practical leadership development, modeling, and mentorship. Participants should be exposed to real examples of female leadership and be guided to translate those examples into their own plans, skills, and confidence for participating in public life, careers, and community decision-making.

7) What does "modeling and mentorship" mean in this grant context?

It means the workshop should connect participants with real-world examples of women serving as decision makers and change agents, and then actively help participants apply those examples through guided learning (for example, hands-on workshops, mentorship moments, and practical exercises aligned with leadership and empowerment goals).

8) Are qualified trainers required?

Yes. The program should use trainers with clear professional expertise in leadership training, and the two-day camp is expected to include hands-on workshops led by experienced leadership trainers.

9) Is there a priority related to U.S. Government exchange program alumni?

Yes. The Consulate strongly encourages inclusion of female alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs. This is presented as a notable priority for the opportunity.

10) How can exchange alumni be incorporated into the workshop?

The opportunity suggests incorporating female exchange alumni in meaningful roles that support leadership and empowerment objectives. Examples mentioned include serving as speakers, panelists, small-group mentors, or co-facilitators within the two-day camp format.

11) How many awards does the agency expect to make?

The agency anticipates making one award (Expected Awards: 1).

12) What is the maximum funding amount available?

The award ceiling is $30,000.

13) What types of costs may the grant funds cover?

Grant funds may be used for expenses directly tied to delivering the workshop in Fukuoka. The opportunity specifically notes travel costs for key personnel to attend and support the training, as well as other necessary miscellaneous costs to hold the event. The budget is implied to be implementation-focused (for example, bringing trainers and participants together and covering reasonable logistical needs for a well-run, two-day program).

14) What is the overall focus for budgeting under this opportunity?

Based on the description, the budget should be centered on implementation of the two-day in-person workshop in Fukuoka, including the practical costs needed to convene qualified trainers and participants and to deliver effective, hands-on training activities.

15) What are the funding activity areas associated with this opportunity?

The activity aligns with community development, education, and employment/labor/training.

16) What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?

The opportunity is listed under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.040.

17) Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are broad and include:

• Various levels of government (state, county, city/township, special districts)
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)

18) Which U.S. government entity is offering the grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Mission to Japan, through the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka.

19) What geographic area does the project aim to serve?

The project aims to serve young women in the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka district, specifically the Kyushu and Yamaguchi regions.

20) What is the timeline information provided for this opportunity?

The opportunity was created on December 21, 2022, and had an original closing date of February 19, 2023, indicating it was a time-bound solicitation for that fiscal year cycle.

21) What outcomes is the Consulate aiming for?

The workshop is intended to equip participants with skills, networks, and role models, with the broader long-term aim of increasing women's participation in economic life and public decision-making (including political and economic participation over time).

22) Is the project intended to be high-impact even though it is short in duration?

Yes. The opportunity frames the project as a focused, high-impact leadership workshop, using a concentrated two-day, in-person format that emphasizes hands-on learning, credible trainers, and exposure to real-world women leaders.

23) What is the central concept behind the workshop design?

The central idea is a concentrated, in-person experience where participants can see and learn directly from women who are already decision makers and change agents, and then translate those examples into practical leadership development and greater confidence for civic and economic engagement.

24) Does the opportunity require that the workshop be interactive?

While it does not mandate a specific agenda, it emphasizes hands-on workshops and practical leadership development, which indicates an expectation of interactive, skills-focused learning rather than purely lecture-based programming.

25) What makes an application align strongly with the stated priorities (based on the description provided)?

Based on the description, strong alignment includes: an in-person, two-day camp in Fukuoka; practical and interactive leadership development led by trainers with clear leadership training expertise; meaningful involvement of female U.S. Government-funded exchange program alumni; and a clear connection to the longer-term goal of increased civic, political, and economic participation by women in Kyushu and Yamaguchi.