Opportunity Information: Apply for PD SEOUL FY25 08
The U.S.-ROK Energy Partnership for Economic Growth and Security (Funding Opportunity Number PD-SEOUL-FY25-08) is a U.S. Mission to South Korea public diplomacy grant that supports a bilateral program aimed at deepening cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Korea on energy security. Funded with FY25 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy funds under CFDA 19.040, the opportunity offers up to $100,000 total funding (subject to availability) for a single anticipated award, and it will be implemented as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy in Seoul will be closely involved in shaping and overseeing key aspects of the project. Applications are due by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Korea time (GMT+9), and submissions must be emailed to SeoulPDGrants@state.gov.
At its core, the program is designed to strengthen the strategic U.S.-ROK relationship by bringing together energy policymakers, regulators, and business leaders from both countries to work on shared energy security challenges. The grant’s focus is on practical collaboration that leads to “actionable solutions” for stable, resilient, and diversified energy supplies. It emphasizes topics that directly affect national security and economic stability, including energy infrastructure development, regulatory alignment between the two countries, and weaknesses in energy-related supply chains. A recurring theme is reducing reliance on “foreign adversaries,” protecting critical energy infrastructure, and promoting energy markets that are transparent and efficient, all framed as mutually beneficial priorities for long-term growth and stability in both nations.
The program model described in the opportunity includes multiple components. A centerpiece is a two-week exchange program in the United States for Korean participants, during which they would engage directly with U.S. counterparts through meetings, policy dialogues, and site visits to critical energy infrastructure. The exchange is intended to expose participants to U.S. approaches and best practices, build professional networks, and generate concrete ideas for joint problem-solving. Complementing the U.S.-based exchange, the grant also envisions a series of workshops in Korea that convene U.S. and Korean experts for deeper technical and policy discussions on key themes like infrastructure readiness, regulatory coordination, and supply chain resilience. Together, these activities are meant to produce recommendations and strengthen ongoing bilateral coordination rather than functioning as one-off events.
Proposals are expected to include a clear “American element,” such as substantive involvement by U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions, and applicants should explain their prior experience running similar programs spanning both Korea and the United States. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul will maintain substantial involvement throughout planning and implementation. That involvement includes providing input on program design and content, helping identify or recommend U.S. speakers and interlocutors, reviewing and approving participant selection criteria and recruitment materials, approving the final participant list, and ensuring the project aligns with broader embassy priorities and thematic focus areas. This structure signals that applicants should be prepared for ongoing coordination with the embassy rather than operating independently after award.
Eligibility is broad and includes not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The listing also notes eligibility for nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as specified. While optional templates for the proposal and budget are available, their use is not mandatory, but applicants still need to provide a well-structured program plan and a budget that matches the scope of activities described, especially given the travel and convening elements (a two-week U.S. exchange plus Korea-based workshops).Apply for PD SEOUL FY25 08
- The U.S. Mission to South Korea in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S.-ROK Energy Partnership for Economic Growth and Security" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-08-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-09-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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