# 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pd-seoul-fy25-04-2026-young-trilateral-leaders-ytl-summit/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359768

> U.S. Mission to South Korea offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on July 21, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PD-SEOUL-FY25-04 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Korea |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 21, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $200,000 |
| 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply (U.S. Based Organizations Only): • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience• Public and private educational institutions

## What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY25-04 Deadline for Applications: Monday, July 21, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Type of Funding: FY24/FY25 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $200,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section and U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Diplomacy Section announce an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out the 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) network’s third annual summit, to be held in the Summer of 2026 in the United States in a location of significance to all three countries, for instance Hawaii or other U.S. location with well-developed and cost-effective transportation linkages with both the ROK and Japan. The trilateral relationship between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) has never been more important to advance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. This program will build upon the inaugural 2024 YTL Summit held in Busan, Republic of Korea and 2025 YTL Summit held in Osaka, Japan, aiming to give youth leaders a firm policy background in the security and economic issues facing the trilateral partnership as well as a platform to collaborate on joint projects – while also developing leadership and public engagement skills to help them inspire peers to also support the trilateral partnership. Goals and ObjectivesProposals must include an American element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions and should clearly explain the applicants’ previous experience running similar programs across the Republic of Korea, Japan, and the United States. The Summit will focus on developing the leadership skills and global outlook of a cohort of approximately 50 youth leaders from the three countries. Participants should have demonstrated leadership abilities, a track record of engagement in their communities, and the capacity to collaborate with peers from other nations.

## Questions people ask

### Is PD-SEOUL-FY25-04 still open?

No. It closed on July 21, 2025. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit?

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

### What is the deadline for 2026 Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit?

Closed July 21, 2025. 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 $200,000 each. About $200,000 in total for one award.

### 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.