Opportunity Information: Apply for PD SEOUL FY21 02
The Young Korean Climate Activists Exchange Program (Funding Opportunity Number PD-SEOUL-FY21-02) was a U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Seoul public diplomacy grant competition (Assistance Listing 19.040) seeking one organization to design and run a short-term exchange program in the United States for young climate leaders from South Korea. The application deadline was July 2, 2021 (11:59 p.m. GMT+9), and the total funding available was up to $150,000, contingent on the availability of funds. The award instrument was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Embassy expected to be actively involved in shaping or coordinating elements of the program rather than simply funding it at arm's length.
At its core, the grant was intended to support a 10 to 14 day, three-city U.S. program scheduled for July 2022, bringing 10 to 15 Korean climate activists (generally ages 15 to 30) who had already demonstrated leadership in the climate movement in the Republic of Korea. The exchange was designed to expose participants to how the United States approaches climate policy and environmental sustainability through government action, civil society engagement, and private-sector leadership, while also creating practical ties between emerging Korean and American climate voices.
The program objectives focused on four main outcomes. First, the Embassy wanted participants to come away with a stronger, more detailed understanding of the U.S. commitment to addressing climate change domestically and through multilateral cooperation internationally. Second, the program aimed to build synergy between U.S. and Korean climate priorities by enabling direct conversations, shared learning, and collaboration opportunities. Third, the exchange was expected to strengthen relationships both with and among Korean and American young leaders in the environmental movement, emphasizing network-building that could outlast the trip itself. Fourth, the program explicitly sought to highlight U.S. companies that demonstrate strong corporate social responsibility in climate and environmental sustainability, reinforcing the idea that climate action is pursued across sectors, not only through government policy.
In terms of content and structure, applicants were expected to propose an itinerary that included Washington, D.C. plus two additional U.S. locations. The activities were expected to include meetings and site visits with U.S. government entities that work on climate and environmental issues, non-profit organizations focused on sustainability, and one or two U.S. companies recognized for credible environmental sustainability practices. The program also needed to incorporate engagement with peer climate activists in the United States so participants could compare organizing strategies and movement priorities, as well as cultural programming that would provide firsthand exposure to American society, culture, and values.
A particularly important design requirement was to showcase the U.S. system of federalism and how climate work is coordinated across federal, state, and local levels. For that reason, the Embassy asked that the proposal include concentrated engagement in a major city or a state capital where participants could clearly see how state and federal efforts interact, complement each other, or differ in practice. The Embassy also specified that the program should align with laws, guidance, and executive orders issued by President Biden beginning in January 2021, signaling that the exchange content should reflect the then-current U.S. policy direction and climate governance priorities.
Operationally, the grant asked applicants to budget for two local Korean-language interpreters to accompany the group during the two-week program, reflecting the expectation of substantial technical discussions and diverse meeting formats where interpretation would be necessary. One U.S. Embassy Seoul employee was also expected to accompany the delegation to support engagement, coordination, and problem-solving during travel. The applicant organization was expected to include this Embassy staff member in logistical planning such as scheduling, cultural activities, and ground transportation; however, the Embassy stated that it would cover its staff member's airfare and hotel directly, and those costs should not be included in the grantee budget.
Overall, this opportunity was framed as a targeted, relationship-driven climate exchange: a short, intensive professional program built around meetings with U.S. institutions and practitioners, exposure to real-world sustainability efforts at multiple levels of government, and durable network-building between rising climate leaders in South Korea and the United States.Apply for PD SEOUL FY21 02
- 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 Korean Climate Activists Exchange Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 02, 2021. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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