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PD-SEOUL-FY26-02: U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives

Closed Closed July 6, 2026 Opportunity PD-SEOUL-FY26-02 ☆ 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 2026.

• Award ceiling$100,000
• Award floor$25,000
• Total funding$800,000
• Expected awards15
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other

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)

Priority may be given to organizations based in the Republic of Korea. Applicants headquartered outside the ROK should demonstrate meaningful local implementation capacity, including ROK-based staff, partnerships, or proven experience operating in the Korean context. 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 Strategic Partnership Initiatives Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications: Monday, July 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.040 Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $800,000 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Executive Summary The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section invites proposals for programs that advance shared priorities identified in the U.S.-ROK Joint Fact Sheet and other bilateral or U.S. policy frameworks. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the embassy seeks innovative, high-impact initiatives implemented in the Republic of Korea that strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance, expand practical cooperation, and support strategic engagement with key Korean audiences. Competitive proposals may address areas such as economic and technology cooperation, innovation, cybersecurity, critical minerals and supply chain resilience, shipbuilding and maritime cooperation, freedom of expression, anti-American propaganda campaigns from foreign state and non-state actors, or other priority areas aligned with U.S. foreign policy frameworks. For calendar year 2026 only, proposals connected to the 250th anniversary of United States independence (Freedom 250) may also be considered. Any Freedom 250-supported activities must conclude no later than December 31, 2026. Program Goal The goal of this program is to generate direct and measurable impacts that strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance by advancing shared strategic priorities through practical, locally implemented initiatives. Program Objectives Expand engagement with Korean audiences on shared U.S.-ROK priorities through practical, results-oriented programming. Strengthen partnerships among U.S. and Korean institutions, organizations, and emerging leaders in priority areas. Identify and broaden the pool of qualified local implementing partners for future public diplomacy programming. Support high-quality projects that advance priorities identified in relevant bilateral and other U.S. foreign policy frameworks. Expected Activities Proposals prioritizing impact and creativity are more likely to receive funding. Applicants may propose activities such as, but not limited to: Workshops, training programs, or seminars that include follow-on engagement or practical outputs that advance the U.S.-ROK Alliance Speaker programs, expert dialogues, or roundtables that promote U.S.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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

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