2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit
ID: 359768Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to South Korea (DOS-KOR)

Award Range

$100K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359768

Additional Information

https://kr.usembassy.gov/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to South Korea is offering a funding opportunity for the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit, aimed at fostering leadership skills among youth leaders from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK). The initiative seeks proposals from U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to organize a summit that will enhance trilateral relations and address security and economic issues pertinent to the Indo-Pacific region. With a total funding amount of $200,000, the application deadline is set for July 21, 2025, and interested applicants can find more information and submit proposals via email to SeoulPDGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    seoulpdgrants@state.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    PD-SEOUL-FY25-04.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit, administered by the U.S. Embassy Seoul. The purpose is to fund a cooperative agreement aimed at bringing together approximately 50 youth leaders from the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to enhance trilateral relations and foster leadership skills through an in-person summit in 2026. The total funding available is $200,000, with an application deadline of July 21, 2025. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions with relevant programming experience. The project aims to develop participants' understanding of security and economic issues while providing a platform to collaborate on joint initiatives. Key components involve promotional activities, a four-week virtual engagement period, a minimum three-day summit, and follow-up mentorship. The application process requires detailed proposals, including budgets, project plans, and evidence of organizational capacity. Successful applications will be evaluated based on clarity, feasibility, organizational capacity, budget justification, and sustainability of the project outcomes. The document emphasizes the importance of the U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral partnership and aims to support emerging leaders as they contribute to global discussions and solutions for future challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
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