Deadline: 17-Jul-23
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul seeks proposals from organizations (preferably Korea-based or in collaboration with a Korea-based organization) to gather opinion leaders from various sectors to create a series of tabletop exercises tied to emerging challenges conceptualized under the three IPS pillars of security, democracy, and economy.
The host organizations will also coordinate publication of the exercises’ outcomes to expand public understanding of U.S.-ROK cooperation to address potential future challenges.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 12 to 18 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: $100,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Anticipated program start date: August or September 2023
Outputs/Outcomes
- The selected grantee will work closely with the U.S. Embassy to select opinion leaders from diverse sectors, including academia, business, science and technology, policy, and civil society to participate in a series of tabletop exercises that foster discussion of key policy priorities outlined in the IPS such as climate change, supply chains, and regional stability. These experts will then publish the outcomes of these exercises, targeting peers working in foreign affairs and citizens interested in learning more about foreign policy.
- Successful applicants will execute at least three exercises focused on security, economy, and democracy. Strong proposals will outline the hypothetical challenges the participants will discuss and clearly explain how the guided discussion could inform policy creation or public opinion regarding each discussion topic.
Details/Logistics
- The program should take place in Korea and should not include an exchange component. Virtual programming is encouraged if helpful in meeting program goal.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from not-for-profit organizations (preferably Korea-based or in collaboration with a Korea-based organization).
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and academic associations with programming experience.
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions.
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea.