2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) Regional Workshops on Critical and Emerging Technologies
ID: 355195Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$1K - $120K

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/355195

Additional Information

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

    The U.S. Mission to South Korea is offering a funding opportunity for the 2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) Regional Workshops on Critical and Emerging Technologies, with a total funding amount of $120,000. This initiative aims to engage youth aged 20-35 from the U.S., Republic of Korea, and Japan in meaningful discussions about critical technology issues, including AI, quantum computing, and clean energy, while fostering trilateral collaboration. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and international entities, with proposals required to demonstrate diversity and inclusivity, as well as robust monitoring and evaluation plans. Interested parties must submit their applications by July 31, 2024, to the Seoul PD Grants Team at seoulpdgrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    seoulpdgrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PD-SEOUL-FY24-04
    PD-SEOUL-FY24-04.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State, through the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, announces a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2025 Young Trilateral Leaders Network (YTL) program, aimed at engaging youth from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan in discussions on critical and emerging technologies. Funding of $120,000 is available for regional workshops designed to foster collaboration among participants aged 20-35, focusing on topics like AI's impact, quantum computing, social media, and clean energy technologies. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and international entities, with emphasis on proposals reflecting diversity and inclusive practices. Proposals must comprise a well-defined program structure, monitoring and evaluation plans, and alumni engagement strategies. The awarded cooperative agreement will support programs for 12 months, starting January 2025, with the application deadline set for July 31, 2024. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance trilateral cooperation among young leaders while addressing regional challenges in technology and innovation. Applications will be evaluated based on program quality, organizational capacity, budget viability, and sustainability of outcomes.
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