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PD-SEOUL-FY25-08: U.S.-ROK Energy Partnership for Economic Growth and Security

Closed Closed August 21, 2025 Opportunity PD-SEOUL-FY25-08 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) (OFOP0002825). Status: Closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left). It is in our archive of U.S. Mission to South Korea notices from 2025.

• Award ceiling$100,000
• Award floor$10,000
• Total funding$100,000
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.

• 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: • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

More grants for nonprofits, colleges and universities.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Public Diplomacy Programs awards averaged $26,570; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Funding Opportunity Title: U.S.-ROK Energy Partnership for Economic Growth and Security Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY25-08 Deadline for Applications: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.040 – Public Diplomacy Programs Type of Funding: FY25 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $100,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. AL Number, funding type, and other award details may be subject to change prior to finalization. Executive Summary This program seeks to strengthen the strategic relationship between the United States and Korea by fostering collaboration on shared energy security challenges. This initiative will focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation to ensure stable, resilient, and diversified energy supplies, while addressing critical issues such as infrastructure development, regulatory alignment, and supply chain vulnerabilities. Through workshops, exchange programs, and strategic dialogues, energy policymakers, regulatory officials, and business leaders from Korea and the United States will work together to develop actionable solutions to energy security challenges. The program will emphasize the importance of reducing dependence on foreign adversaries, safeguarding critical energy infrastructure, and promoting transparent and efficient energy markets. By focusing on energy security as a shared priority, the program will contribute to economic growth, national security, and the long-term stability of both nations. Goals and Objectives Proposals 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 and the United States. This program is designed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea by fostering collaboration on shared energy security challenges. The program aims to enhance mutual understanding, align policies, and develop actionable solutions to ensure stable, resilient, and diversified energy supplies for both nations. Through this initiative, the program will facilitate dialogue between U.S. and ROK energy policymakers, regulatory officials, and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities in energy supply chains and develop strategies to ensure reliable access to resources.

Category: Other.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0002825, which is open now.

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