[U.S. Mission to South Korea](https://kr.usembassy.gov/)

August 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9

Up to $6,000 per award | 5 awards total | Total program funding: $30,000 | 10–12 month projects

Supports individuals to deliver interactive, English-language programs on U.S. culture, history, and values for Korean youth at American Corners in Korea.

Applicants must be based in Korea and able to serve at one of five specified American Corners.

--- ## Description This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Embassy Seoul’s Public Diplomacy Section, seeks five individual grantees to implement the "Discover U.S." program at American Corners in Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, or Pyeongtaek. The program is part of the America250 initiative, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, and aims to deepen Korean audiences’ understanding of American culture, history, and values through interactive, English-language educational activities. Grantees will deliver a minimum of 20 sessions over a 10–12 month period, including film screenings, discussion sessions, and workshops, all designed to foster positive perceptions of the United States and reinforce the U.S.-ROK Alliance. The program requires close collaboration with Embassy staff and local American Corner coordinators, with a focus on engaging Korean youth and young professionals. --- ## Due Dates - Application deadline: August 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. GMT+9 --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $6,000 per individual award - 5 awards anticipated (one per American Corner) - Total available funding: $30,000 - Project period: 10–12 months (anticipated start November 2025) --- ## Eligibility - **Applicants:** Individuals only (no organizations) - **Residency:** Must be based in the Republic of Korea and able to conduct programming at one of the five American Corners (Busan, Gangneung, Gwangju, Jeju, Pyeongtaek) - **Citizenship/Experience:** - American citizens with demonstrable English teaching experience, or - Korean citizens with extensive U.S. experience and expertise in teaching U.S. history, culture, and values - **Language:** Professional or native-speaker fluency in English - **Availability:** Must reside in Korea through December 2026 and be available for regular programming - **Experience:** Must have experience in teaching English and/or as a speaker for educational or cultural programs; experience in curriculum design and assessment preferred - **Understanding:** Must demonstrate strong understanding of both American and Korean cultures - **Location Preference:** Applicants must indicate which American Corner they intend to serve; if applying for more than one, rank preferences and provide justification --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** All materials must be submitted by email to [SeoulPDGrants@state.gov](mailto:SeoulPDGrants@state.gov) - **Required documents:** - SF-424I (Application for Federal Assistance – Individual) - SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) - SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs) - Proposal (max 10 pages) addressing program goals, activities, timeline, monitoring, and evaluation - Budget justification narrative - 1-page CV or resume of key personnel - Letters of support (if applicable) - Official permission letters (if required) - **Templates:** Optional templates for proposal and budget are available: - [Proposal Template](https://uploads.mwp.mprod.getusinfo.com/uploads/sites/67/2023/01/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal-1-1.docx) - [Budget Template](https://uploads.mwp.mprod.getusinfo.com/uploads/sites/67/2023/01/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal-Budget-Narrative-1-1.xlsx) - **Format:** All documents must be in English and budgets in U.S. dollars --- ## Additional Information - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required - **Allowable costs:** Honoraria, travel, direct program expenses (no subcontracts or payments to third parties) - **Reporting:** Regular progress and financial reports required - **Review process:** Applications evaluated on program idea, applicant capacity, planning, budget, monitoring, and sustainability - **Embassy involvement:** Substantial, including coordination, procedural guidance, and participant recruitment - **Resources:** Embassy provides access to American Spaces resources and assists with monitoring/evaluation --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement & Application Instructions (U.S. Embassy Seoul Grants Page)](https://kr.usembassy.gov/grants/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359955) - [America250 Initiative (Background)](https://america250.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Team | Email | Description | |-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Seoul PD Grants Team | [seoulpdgrants@state.gov](mailto:seoulpdgrants@state.gov) | General inquiries and application submission | ---

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