# U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Small Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-seoul-fy23-01-u-s-embassy-seoul-pd-small-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345455

> U.S. Mission to South Korea offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $1,000) to nonprofits and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on March 17, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-SEOUL-FY23-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Korea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 17, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $1,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

• Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience • Individuals (when applying as an individual, please note that only ‘Direct Costs’ are allowed and allocable, e.g., travel expenses for the applicant, small amounts of program materials) • Non-profit or governmental educational institutions • Foreign Public Entities (FPE) for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions) NOTE: Preference will be given to ROK-based not-for-profit organizations that have partnerships with organizations in the United States, or vice-versa.

## What the grant funds

Total Amount Available: $300,000 Award Ceiling: $100,000 (with typical grants expected in the $25,000 range) Award Floor: $1,000 Expected Number of Awards: 3ea – 10ea Deadline for Applications: March 17, 2023, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 This notice is subject to availability of funding. The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity, outlining our funding priorities and the process to submit applications for funding. Purpose of Small Grants: PD Seoul invites proposals for programs that strengthen ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) through programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American element, or connection with American experts, organizations, or institutions in a field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. Successful proposals will strengthen the capacity of Korean civil society organizations and individuals in order build sustainable activities that advance U.S.-ROK ties. Proposals may include requests for international travel and related costs of experts, speakers and key individuals in support of broader activities. However, participant exchanges should not be the exclusive program activity. Program activities should take place primarily in Korea or have strong justifications for activities in the U.S. or third countries. PD Small Grants Program priorities include, but are not limited to: - Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; - Professional and academic exchanges and programs; - Youth leadership development exchanges and programs; - Capacity building programs for grassroots civil society groups; - Activities that focus on areas and audiences outside of the Seoul metropolitan region. Program Area 1) Programs between the United States and the Korea that build the capacity of organizations or individuals focused on the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and civic participation either domestically or internationally.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-SEOUL-FY23-01 still open?

No. It closed on March 17, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Small Grants Program?

U.S. Mission to South Korea accepted applications from nonprofits and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for U.S. Embassy Seoul PD Small Grants Program?

Closed March 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.