U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Small Grants Program
ID: 352692Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$1K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352692

Additional Information

https://kr.usembassy.gov/pd-seoul-fy24-01-u-s-embassy-seoul-pd-small-grants-program/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 15, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Small Grants Program, offered by the U.S. Mission to South Korea, is seeking applications for organizations to carry out programs under the Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. The program aims to support projects related to the theme of the 2024 Summit for Democracy, "Democracy for Future Generations," hosted by the Republic of Korea. The program seeks to strengthen civic participation and inclusion, build connections between democratic stakeholders in the United States, ROK, and the broader Indo-Pacific region, and promote shared values of inclusive democracy. The program encourages proposals that include an American element or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions. The program priorities include academic and professional lectures, seminars, and speaker programs; professional and academic exchanges and programs; public awareness campaigns through traditional and/or social media; youth leadership development exchanges and programs; and capacity building programs for grassroots civil society groups. The program also focuses on technology's impact on democracy and cross-border civic engagement. The total amount available for the program is $250,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $1,000. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9. For more information and proposal templates, visit the U.S. Embassy Seoul website.

Point(s) of Contact
seoulpdgrants@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
PD-SEOUL-FY24-01 ROK NOFO - S4D3.pdf
4/10/2024
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