U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications : Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.040 Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $250,000 This notice is subject t
| Agency | U.S. Mission to South Korea |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | PD-SEOUL-FY26-02 |
| Posted date | 05/14/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 100,000 |
| Award floor | 25,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 250,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Who can apply | 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 Internatio |
| Funding category | Public Diplomacy |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 19.040 |
| Description | Funding Opportunity Title: U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives Funding Opportunity Number: PD-SEOUL-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications : Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) CFDA Number: 19.040 Type of Funding: FY26 Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds Total Amount Available: $250,000 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 e |
| Agency contact | seoulpdgrants@state.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362407 |