Opportunity Information: Apply for PD SEOUL FY23 02 ADH UPDATED
The Young Women's Leadership Program (Funding Opportunity Number PD-SEOUL-FY23-02-ADH, updated) is a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section grant opportunity that funds a women-focused leadership and mentorship program in South Korea. The program is designed to support young South Korean women, with a particular emphasis on reaching participants who live and work outside the Seoul metropolitan area. It is offered under CFDA 19.441 (ECA - American Spaces), with up to $45,000 total funding available for the opportunity (subject to availability of funds). The application deadline listed in the notice is July 17, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. GMT+9, and the Embassy anticipates making one award.
At its core, the opportunity seeks proposals from Republic of Korea-based organizations to launch and run an inaugural cohort-based leadership program. The Embassy's goal is to convene a group of at least 20 women ages 25 to 35 who are in the early stages of their careers, represent a variety of economic sectors, can communicate in English, and have clear potential to grow into leadership roles in their fields. The program is framed around strengthening women's economic opportunity and ensuring that professional and social advancement is more accessible, reflecting shared democratic values and the U.S.-ROK partnership.
A key priority is geographic inclusion. Proposals are strongly encouraged to recruit participants from outside Seoul and to use the Embassy's American Spaces network to deliver programming and build community. In practice, this means leveraging American Corners in Pyeongtaek, Gangneung, Busan, Gwangju, and Jeju, along with the American Diplomacy House in Seoul. The intended outcome is not just a short training series, but a durable support network that connects emerging Korean women leaders with peers and with American and Korean experts and mentors.
The program deliverables are clearly defined. The grantee is expected to design and implement a structured set of activities that includes at least seven coaching and/or discussion sessions (which may be in person, virtual, or hybrid), at least two interactive leadership workshops, and at least one in-person networking opportunity. The coaching component is meant to be practical and participant-centered, creating space for women to discuss workplace and career challenges, receive professional guidance, build leadership skills, and shape next-step career plans with support from U.S. and/or Korean experts. The workshop component must include at least two leadership workshops, planned for the American Diplomacy House in Seoul or another suitable venue, featuring guest experts, frank discussions about workplace realities, and concrete advice for career advancement. As part of those workshops, Embassy Seoul plans to arrange engagement opportunities with senior women government leaders, adding a high-level mentorship and inspiration element. Finally, the networking event is intended to deepen cohort cohesion and connect participants to broader professional circles across multiple fields.
The selection process is shared between the Embassy and the award recipient. The grantee and U.S. Embassy Seoul will jointly vet and select participants, but the U.S. government retains final approval authority. Participants are expected to apply through a standardized application form, and the implementing organization will be responsible for recruitment, logistics, event planning, coordination with speakers and coaches, and the overall execution of the cohort experience.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy expects active collaboration during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The funding is offered by the Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Korea, and the opportunity was created June 16, 2023. Eligible applicants are described as including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding institutions of higher education) and other eligible entities as further clarified in the official notice of funding opportunity documentation.
For applicants needing more detail on required proposal elements, allowable costs, or application instructions, the opportunity points to the Embassy grants page (https://kr.usembassy.gov/grants/) and provides a contact email for questions: SeoulPDGrants@state.gov.Apply for PD SEOUL FY23 02 ADH UPDATED
- The Department of State, U.S. Mission to South Korea in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Young Women’s Leadership Program" 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 Jun 16, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2023. (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 $45,000.00 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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