OpportunityTitle: U.S. Embassy Seoul PAS Annual Program Statement
CategoryExplanation: 1.The U.S. &#8211; ROK Alliance:  Security issues, Public diplomacy activities to enhance public approval of the Alliance, Regional/Global peace and stability, Non-proliferation of WMD    2.Trade &amp; Economic Partnership:  Expansion of U.S. exports and investment flows, Improvement of domestic business environment and Regional economic integration    3.Transnational, Regional and Global Challenges:  Solutions to transnational, regional, and global challenges, including cyber-security, terrorist, and health threats; climate change; etc., as well as cooperation in such areas as space  exploration, energy, and technology.    4.Human Rights and Rule of Law:  Universal human rights; public policies; Social/Economic equality for women; North Korean refugees, Immigrants, Multi-ethnic groups, LGBT, and other marginalized populations; Law enforcement on domestic and transnational criminal activities    5.Public Diplomacy: Promotion of people-to people ties between the United States and the ROK, U.S. policy and values through media outreach, exchange programs, and public diplomacy.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Affairs Section encourages applications from organizations located in the Republic of Korea or the Parent U.S. organizations that have subsidiary organizations located in Korea:Registered public or private nonprofit organizations, such as think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations with programming experience; Educational institutions; Governmental institutions (Korea)
Description: The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Please carefully follow all instructions. Purpose of Small Grants: PAS awards a limited number of grants to individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions to support exchange between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea with the aim of improving mutual respect and understanding. PAS will only consider grants that have an American component or aspect in their proposal. The PAS Small Grants Program projects may include, but are not limited to: Academic and professional lectures, seminars and speaker programs; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions; Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects; Professional, and academic exchanges and projects; Professional development workshops and training.[AWARD INSTRUNMENTS ARE NOT JUST GRANT, BUT ALSO INCLUDES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AND FIXED AMOUNT AWARDS]
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Representative email address of Seoul PD Grants team
GrantorContactText: Seoul PD Grants Team &lt;br/&gt;