Opportunity Information: Apply for PD SEOUL FY25 07
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul is offering a cooperative agreement grant opportunity called Promoting Economic Prosperity with America (NOFO number PD-SEOUL-FY25-07) to support a 10 to 12 month nationwide entrepreneurship and networking program in the Republic of Korea. Up to USD 50,000 is available for one award, funded under CFDA 19.441 (FY25 Fulbright-Hays, American Spaces Support Funds), and the opportunity is open only to ROK-based organizations. Applications are due by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9), and the award is contingent on funding availability.
The core aim of the program is public diplomacy: strengthening the United States position as Korea's preferred economic partner, especially in cities where the U.S. government-supported American Spaces are located. The target audience is young Korean entrepreneurs and emerging professionals ages 25 to 39. The Embassy is looking for a grantee that can design and run a structured program that blends practical project development support with industry-focused learning and relationship building, while also highlighting success stories from key American industries. A central requirement is that proposals include a clear U.S. connection, such as involvement of U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions, and that applicants explain relevant past experience delivering similar programming.
The program is expected to recruit at least 36 participants drawn from the six American Spaces in Korea, with balanced representation across economic sectors. Selection must be competitive and merit-based. The Embassy signals a strong preference for proposals that elevate participation outside the Seoul metropolitan area and make meaningful use of American Corners in Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, and Pyeongtaek, in addition to programming at the American Diplomacy House in Seoul. The overall programming footprint is substantial: at least 20 sessions delivered across the 10 to 12 months, implemented in close coordination with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section and American Corner staff.
In terms of content, the opportunity emphasizes exposing participants to American leadership and business values and giving them sector-specific insights to help them start, refine, or scale their own initiatives. Priority sectors mentioned include tourism, technology, and scientific research. A major theme is demonstrating how U.S. innovation ecosystems and leadership approaches translate into real-world competitiveness, while also encouraging participants to see the advantages of partnering with the United States in science, technology, and innovation. The program is also expected to build a durable network among participants, linking them to each other and to U.S.-connected resources and professional relationships.
Required activities and formats include interactive workshops led by experts connected to key American industries, networking events that create direct connections among participants and with American business representatives, and coaching sessions focused on American business and leadership principles such as strategic career planning, professional growth, and innovation-oriented skill building. The program must also include an APEC-focused discussion component addressing APEC priorities and how they relate to regional economic integration and innovation. The structure must include kick-off and closing ceremonies to set expectations, build community, and recognize accomplishments while encouraging continued engagement beyond the program.
Operationally, the grantee must deliver at least three full-group sessions where participants from all six American Spaces convene together, and these full-group sessions must include the kick-off and closing events. In addition, the grantee must hold at least three in-person sessions at each American Space. The Embassy lists minimum component requirements that should appear within the overall program design: at least three interactive workshops, at least one networking session, at least two coaching sessions, one APEC-focused discussion session, and the kick-off and closing ceremonies. Content topics and session design are to be developed in consultation with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section, ensuring alignment with State Department priorities.
Accountability and collaboration are built into the award structure. The Embassy will be substantially involved throughout implementation, which is consistent with the cooperative agreement model. Embassy partners will include the American Diplomacy House coordinator and the American Corner coordinators at host institutions. The Embassy also indicates it will provide relevant American Spaces resources, monitor implementation, and assess outcomes. The grantee will be responsible for regular progress reporting and evaluation, as well as active community engagement to promote participation and mutual understanding at the local level.
Eligible applicants are limited to ROK-based organizations and may include nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Application materials must be submitted by email to SeoulPDGrants@state.gov, and while templates for the proposal and budget are available, their use is optional.Apply for PD SEOUL FY25 07
- The U.S. Mission to South Korea in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Promoting Economic Prosperity with America" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.441.
- 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 $50,000.00 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, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Promoting Economic Prosperity with America (PD-SEOUL-FY25-07)
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is a cooperative agreement funding opportunity from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul titled Promoting Economic Prosperity with America (NOFO number PD-SEOUL-FY25-07). It supports a 10 to 12 month, nationwide entrepreneurship and networking program in the Republic of Korea (ROK) that advances public diplomacy goals and strengthens the U.S. position as Korea's preferred economic partner.
2) How much funding is available and how many awards will be made?
Up to USD 50,000 is available for one award.
3) What type of award is it?
The award is a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. Embassy in Seoul is expected to be substantially involved throughout implementation (for example, close coordination on program design, monitoring, and outcome assessment).
4) What is the CFDA number and funding source mentioned?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 19.441 (FY25 Fulbright-Hays, American Spaces Support Funds).
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Applications are open only to ROK-based organizations. Eligible applicant types may include:
- Nonprofit organizations (including think tanks and civil society/NGOs)
- Public and private educational institutions
- Public international organizations
- Governmental institutions
6) Are individuals eligible to apply?
The opportunity description specifies eligibility for ROK-based organizations and lists organizational categories; it does not describe eligibility for individuals.
7) What is the application deadline?
Applications are due by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9).
8) How do applicants submit an application?
Application materials must be submitted by email to SeoulPDGrants@state.gov.
9) Are proposal and budget templates required?
Templates for the proposal and budget are available, but their use is optional.
10) Is the award guaranteed once selected?
No. The award is described as contingent on funding availability.
11) What is the main purpose of the program?
The core aim is public diplomacy: strengthening the United States position as Korea's preferred economic partner, especially in cities where U.S. government-supported American Spaces are located.
12) Who is the target audience for the program activities?
The target audience is young Korean entrepreneurs and emerging professionals ages 25 to 39.
13) What is the expected program duration?
The program is expected to run for 10 to 12 months.
14) What geographic scope is expected?
The opportunity calls for a nationwide program in the Republic of Korea, with strong interest in elevating participation outside the Seoul metropolitan area.
15) Which American Spaces are specifically mentioned?
The program is expected to draw participants from six American Spaces in Korea and make meaningful use of:
- American Diplomacy House in Seoul
- American Corners in Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, and Pyeongtaek
16) How many participants are expected?
The program is expected to recruit at least 36 participants drawn from the six American Spaces, with balanced representation across economic sectors.
17) How should participants be selected?
Selection must be competitive and merit-based.
18) How many sessions must the program deliver overall?
The program should include at least 20 sessions delivered across the 10 to 12 months.
19) What are the minimum required program components?
Within the overall program design, the Embassy lists minimum component requirements that should be included:
- At least three interactive workshops
- At least one networking session
- At least two coaching sessions
- One APEC-focused discussion session
- Kick-off and closing ceremonies
20) What is required regarding full-group sessions across all American Spaces?
The grantee must deliver at least three full-group sessions where participants from all six American Spaces convene together. These full-group sessions must include the kick-off and closing events.
21) What is required regarding sessions held at each American Space?
The grantee must hold at least three in-person sessions at each American Space.
22) What kinds of activities and formats does the Embassy expect?
Required activities and formats include:
- Interactive workshops led by experts connected to key American industries
- Networking events that create direct connections among participants and with American business representatives
- Coaching sessions focused on American business and leadership principles (including strategic career planning, professional growth, and innovation-oriented skill building)
- An APEC-focused discussion component addressing APEC priorities and how they relate to regional economic integration and innovation
- Kick-off and closing ceremonies to set expectations, build community, recognize accomplishments, and encourage continued engagement
23) What subject areas or industries are prioritized?
Priority sectors mentioned include tourism, technology, and scientific research. The program emphasizes showcasing success stories from key American industries and demonstrating U.S. innovation ecosystems and leadership approaches.
24) What does "U.S. connection" mean for this proposal?
Proposals must include a clear U.S. connection, such as involvement of U.S. experts, U.S. organizations, or U.S. institutions.
25) Does the applicant need relevant past experience?
Yes. Applicants are expected to explain relevant past experience delivering similar programming.
26) What outcomes is the program designed to achieve?
Based on the opportunity description, the program is intended to:
- Strengthen perceptions of the United States as Korea's preferred economic partner
- Expose participants to American leadership and business values
- Provide sector-specific insights to help participants start, refine, or scale their initiatives
- Encourage participants to see advantages of partnering with the United States in science, technology, and innovation
- Build a durable network among participants and connect them to U.S.-linked resources and professional relationships
27) What role will the U.S. Embassy in Seoul play during implementation?
The Embassy will be substantially involved, including close coordination with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section and American Corner staff. The Embassy indicates it will provide relevant American Spaces resources, monitor implementation, and assess outcomes.
28) Who are the Embassy partners the grantee will coordinate with?
Embassy partners include the American Diplomacy House coordinator and the American Corner coordinators at host institutions, along with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section.
29) How are content topics and session designs determined?
Content topics and session design are to be developed in consultation with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Section to ensure alignment with State Department priorities.
30) What reporting or evaluation responsibilities are mentioned?
The grantee is responsible for regular progress reporting and evaluation, as well as active community engagement to promote participation and mutual understanding at the local level.
31) What is meant by emphasizing participation outside Seoul?
The Embassy signals a strong preference for proposals that elevate participation outside the Seoul metropolitan area and make meaningful use of American Corners in Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, and Pyeongtaek, alongside programming at the American Diplomacy House in Seoul.
32) What does the program need to include regarding APEC?
The program must include an APEC-focused discussion component addressing APEC priorities and how they relate to regional economic integration and innovation.
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