Deadline: 17-Jul-23
The U.S. Embassy Seoul Public Diplomacy Section (PD) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available for a women’s leadership program focused on supporting young women living in areas outside of Seoul.
To support women’s economic opportunity, the U.S. Embassy in Seoul’s Public Diplomacy Section will create a leadership and mentorship cohort of at least twenty South Korean women between the ages of 25-35 who represent diverse sectors of the economy and have shown the potential to grow as leaders in their respective fields. Through this program, participants will learn from American and Korean experts, and broaden their professional network.
The U.S. Embassy seeks proposals from ROK-based organizations to run this inaugural program, focused on recruiting members, planning and implementing events, and building a strong support network that connects Korean and American women leaders. Strong preference will be given to proposals that include participants from outside of the Seoul metropolitan region and utilize the American Corner network (located in Pyeongtaek, Gangneung, Busan, Gwangju and Jeju) in addition to the American Diplomacy House in Seoul.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 6 to 9 months
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $45,000
- Total available funding: $45,000
- Anticipated program start date: September or October, 2023 (project period, including preparation phase, starts prior to the said condition will not be considered.)
Grantee Expectations
- The following components should be included in the program:
- Minimum of 7 coaching and/or discussion sessions (either in-person or virtual)
- Minimum of 2 interactive workshops on leadership
- Minimum of 1 networking opportunities
- Coaching Sessions
- The grantee will be responsible for organizing and implementing a series of virtual or hybrid engagements with U.S. and/or Korean experts who can empower and provide coaching sessions to this group of selected participants. This virtual engagement should provide opportunities for participants to share their challenges, develop their leadership skills through professional coaching, and provide guidance on their career paths.
- In-Person Leadership Workshop
- The leadership program will also host at least 2 leadership workshops at the American Diplomacy House Seoul (or another location of choice), featuring guest experts, opportunities for candid conversations about workplace challenges, and advice for advancing one’s career. As part of the workshop, Embassy Seoul will arrange engagements with senior women government leaders.
- Networking Opportunities
- The grantee will be responsible for organizing a networking event where the cohort can engage one another in person and meet other leaders across various fields.
Outputs/Outcomes
- This program should focus on developing women’s leadership skills, expanding their global mindset, and broadening their professional networking opportunities alongside other emerging women leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Public Diplomacy Section encourages applications from not-for-profit organizations.
- Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/nongovernmental organizations with programming experience
- Non-profit or governmental educational institutions
- Foreign Public Entities (FPE) for example: Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions)
- For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea.