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

August 21, 2025 (11:59 p.m. GMT+9)

$10,000–$100,000 (1 award, 12-month project period)

Supports a U.S.-ROK initiative to advance U.S. space leadership and international cooperation via expert tabletop exercises and policy engagement.

Open to Republic of Korea (ROK) organizations only; proposals must include a U.S. element.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity, administered by the U.S. Mission to South Korea, seeks to promote U.S. space leadership and foster international cooperation on space activities, specifically between the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK). The program is designed to strengthen understanding and support for U.S. national space policies and programs, as well as encourage the Korean use of U.S. space capabilities and services. The core activity is a joint tabletop exercise bringing together approximately 30 Korean experts from diverse sectors and 3–4 American interlocutors. Participants will analyze future challenges in the space domain and develop recommendations to inform U.S. and ROK policy. The exercise is complemented by public and media engagement to raise awareness and foster a U.S.-friendly perspective on space issues in Korea. The program requires significant involvement from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, including input on program structure, participant selection, and ensuring alignment with public diplomacy objectives. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** August 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+9) All application materials must be submitted by the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $100,000 - **Award Range:** $10,000–$100,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 1 - **Project Duration:** Up to 12 months (anticipated start: October 2025) - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Not required, but voluntary cost-share may demonstrate organizational commitment. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Organizations based in the Republic of Korea (ROK) only. - Not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs) - Public and private educational institutions - Public international organizations - Governmental institutions - **Other Requirements:** - All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active registration in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/content/home). - Proposals must include an American element or connection with U.S. experts, organizations, or institutions. - Individuals are not eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Required Documents:** - SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF-424A (Budget Information) - SF-424B (Assurances, if applicable) - Proposal (max 10 pages) addressing goals, activities, timeline, personnel, partners, monitoring, and sustainability - Budget justification narrative - CVs of key personnel - Letters of support from partners - NICRA (if claiming indirect costs) - Any required official permission letters 2. **Templates:** - [Proposal Template](https://kr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2025/07/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal.docx) - [Budget Template](https://kr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2025/07/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal-Budget-Narrative.xlsx) 3. **Submission:** - Email all application materials to [SeoulPDGrants@state.gov](mailto:SeoulPDGrants@state.gov) by the deadline. 4. **Review Criteria:** - Quality and feasibility of the program idea - Organizational capacity and record - Program planning and ability to achieve objectives - Realistic and justified budget - Monitoring and evaluation plan - Sustainability --- ## Additional Information - The U.S. Embassy in Seoul will maintain substantial involvement throughout the project. - The main activity is a 1–2 day, off-the-record tabletop exercise, followed by a public session to present findings. - Proposals must clearly explain prior experience running similar U.S.-ROK programs. - The grant is subject to the availability of funding and may change prior to finalization. - All activities must comply with relevant U.S. federal laws and reporting requirements. --- ## External Links - [Full Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360282) - [U.S. Embassy Seoul Grants Page](https://kr.usembassy.gov/grants/) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/PD-SEOUL-FY25-05%20US%20Space%20Intl%20Cooperation.pdf) - [SF-424 Forms Repository](https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family) - [Proposal Template (DOCX)](https://kr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2025/07/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal.docx) - [Budget Template (XLSX)](https://kr.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/67/2025/07/PD-Seoul-Federal-Assistance-Project-Proposal-Budget-Narrative.xlsx) - [SAM.gov Registration Instructions](https://sam.gov/content/home) --- ## Contact Information | Name / Team | Email | Notes | |---------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Seoul PD Grants Team | [SeoulPDGrants@state.gov](mailto:SeoulPDGrants@state.gov) | For questions and application submission |

Promoting U.S. Space Leadership and International Cooperation

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