PD-SEOUL-FY25-06: Discover U.S.
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to South Korea notices from 2025.
U.S. Mission to South Korea offered grants of up to $6,000 (at least $1,000) to individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $30,000 in total. Applications closed on August 11, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 9, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$6,000
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$30,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 11, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 12, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to individuals.
- Individuals
Individuals Only: Applicants must: • Be based in the Republic of Korea and able to conduct their program at one of the five American Corners: Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, or Pyeongtaek. • Be either: o an American citizen with demonstrable teaching experience in English, or o a Korean citizen with extensive experience in the United States and expertise teaching U.S. history, culture, and values. • Have professional or native-speaker fluency in English. • Reside in Republic of Korea through December 2026 and be available to conduct regular programming. • Indicate which American Corner they intend to serve (if applying for more than one location, applicants must rank their preferences and provide a justification). • Have experience teaching English and/or serving as a speaker for educational or cultural programs. • Demonstrate strong understanding of both American and Korean cultures. • Have experience in developing and implementing educational or cultural programs, including curriculum design and assessment.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past ECA – American Spaces awards averaged $19,857; this notice allows up to $6,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Funding Opportunity Title: Discover U.S. Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY25-06 Deadline for Applications: Monday, August 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 CFDA Number: 19.441 – Public Diplomacy Programs (American Spaces) Type of Funding: FY25 Fulbright-Hays, American Spaces Support Funds Total Amount Available: $30,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Seoul’s Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to announce the “Discover U.S.” Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), a program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. This initiative seeks to engage Korean youth through interactive, English-language programs focused on U.S. culture, history, and values at American Corners throughout the Republic of Korea. The Embassy is seeking five individual grantees—one for each American Corner in Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, and Pyeongtaek—to implement customized programs such as film screenings, discussion sessions, and workshops. Each grantee will conduct a minimum of 20 sessions over a 10–12-month period, working closely with the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Section and American Corner staff. Applicants must be individuals based in the Republic of Korea—either American citizens or Korean citizens with significant U.S. experience and proven expertise in teaching academic subjects related to the United States. Each grantee may receive up to $6,000. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the official America250 site before applying: https://america250.org Purpose of the Program The 'Discover U.S.' program aims to deepen Korean audiences’ understanding of American culture, history, and values through targeted educational activities. These may include film screenings, discussions, and lectures designed to foster positive perceptions of the United States and reinforce the U.S.-ROK Alliance. Goals and Objectives Educational Engagement: To deliver comprehensive educational programs that explore U.S. culture, history, and values, fostering a deeper and more nuanced understanding of American ideals and principles among local audiences. Cultural Exchange: To facilitate cultural exchange through film screenings, discussions, and lectures that promote mutual understanding, foster appreciation, and highlight shared values and connections between the United States and local communities at our five American Corner locations.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, ECA – American Spaces (19.441) awarded $35.9 million across 1,809 grant awards, an average of $19,857 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | 281 | $4.4 million | |
| Project Harmony Inc | Vermont | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo | 7 | $725,213 | |
| Charities Aid Foundation (Southern Africa) | 3 | $638,198 | |
| SRI Lanka Development Journalist Forum | 8 | $628,062 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PD-SEOUL-FY25-06 still open?
No. It closed on August 11, 2025.
Who can apply for Discover U.S.?
U.S. Mission to South Korea accepted applications from individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Discover U.S.?
Closed August 11, 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 $6,000 each. About $30,000 in total across about 5 awards.
Who has won ECA – American Spaces grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Project Harmony Inc, Kazakhstan Amcorners Network, Oo. The program made 1,809 awards worth $35.9 million in that time.