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PD-SEOUL-FY25-09: U.S.-ROK Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation

Closed Closed August 21, 2025 Opportunity PD-SEOUL-FY25-09 ☆ 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 the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply (ROK Organizations Only): • Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • Public and private educational institutions• Public international organizations and governmental institutions

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 Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY25-09 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 Open to ROK Organizations Only. 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 The U.S.-Korea Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation program aims to strengthen bilateral collaboration in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors by addressing critical issues such as supply chain vulnerabilities, regulatory harmonization, market demand dynamics, and technical advancements. Leveraging U.S. and Korea’s robust research infrastructure and expertise, this initiative will establish research working groups composed of experts from academia, government, business, and think tanks. The group will convene monthly for discussions, lectures, workshops, and seminars in both Korea and the United States, bringing together related U.S. and Korean experts to consolidate insights, develop actionable recommendations, and explore opportunities for deeper collaboration. The program will culminate in an international conference in Korea to share findings and foster collaboration. Insights generated will be synthesized into actionable recommendations to inform U.S. and Korean policies, enhance economic security, and identify opportunities for bilateral investment. 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. The U.S.-Korea Alliance on Shipbuilding and Maritime Cooperation seeks to revitalize the shipbuilding and maritime industry network between Korea and the United States. By fostering collaboration among experts from diverse sectors, the program will address shared challenges and opportunities in maritime logistics and shipbuilding. The primary activities include: Monthly Meetings: Internal discussions, lectures, and seminars featuring Korean and U.S. experts.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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

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