Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Regional Workshop on Emerging Technologies

The U.S. Embassy Seoul announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Regional Workshop on Emerging Technologies. This cooperative agreement aims to foster collaboration among youth from the United States, Republic of Korea, and Japan on critical and emerging technologies. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The program seeks to advance U.S. leadership in technology, strengthen trilateral cooperation, and promote American innovation. Key activities include an in-person workshop in South Korea and virtual engagements. The deadline for applications is September 2, 2025, with an anticipated single award of $75,000 for a 12-month performance period. The U.S. Embassy will maintain substantial involvement in program implementation, including content design, participant selection, and promotional activities. Applicants must submit mandatory forms, a detailed proposal (max 10 pages), a budget justification, and attachments. All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active SAM.gov registration. Proposals will be evaluated on program quality, organizational capacity, budget, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability. The NOFO also outlines various funding restrictions and post-award administrative and reporting requirements.