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Funding Opportunity for U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives (Programmatic Services)

This opportunity from the U.S. Mission to South Korea seeks proposals for the U.S.-ROK Strategic Partnership Initiatives, funded by Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to South Korea (federal office) - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society/non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions - Priority for organizations based in the Republic of Korea - Requested Services: - Design and implementation of public diplomacy initiatives, including: - Workshops and training programs - Speaker programs - Youth and emerging leader initiatives - Counter-propaganda efforts - Innovation and workforce development projects - Exchanges addressing transnational issues - Requirements: - Proposals must include a monitoring and evaluation plan with defined outputs and outcomes - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are requested, as this is a grant for programmatic activities - Funding: - Up to $250,000 available for selected initiatives - Place of Performance: - U.S. Mission to South Korea (federal office) - Activities likely to be implemented locally in the Republic of Korea

Description

This funding opportunity aims to strengthen the U.S.-ROK Alliance by supporting practical, locally implemented initiatives that advance shared strategic priorities. It seeks proposals that expand engagement with Korean audiences, strengthen partnerships, and support high-quality projects aligned with U.S. foreign policy frameworks. Eligible activities include workshops, speaker programs, youth initiatives, counter-propaganda efforts, innovation and workforce development projects, and exchanges addressing transnational issues. Applicants must include a monitoring and evaluation plan with defined outputs and outcomes.

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