The United States-Japan Foundation is a private independent American grant-making foundation that aims to deepen friendship and understanding between Americans and Japanese through their grants and programs. With a focus on K-12 education about Japan and America, they have provided over $100 million in grants since their inception in 1980.
The foundation connects the next generation of American and Japanese leaders through their US-Japan Leadership Program, fostering a continual network of communication. They also honor exceptional teachers who further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese with the prestigious Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award.
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