The Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Summit is a program funded by the U.S. Embassy in Seoul to bring together young leaders from the U.S., South Korea, Japan, and other Indo-Pacific countries. The goal is to strengthen cooperation in security and technology among these nations. The summit will include workshops, simulations, and networking opportunities to prepare participants for careers in defense, technology, and strategic finance.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations such as non-profits, educational institutions, and governmental bodies that have experience in organizing international leadership programs. The applicant should be capable of managing a high-profile summit in South Korea, focusing on U.S.-ROK-Japan cooperation and emerging technology issues.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Individuals applying alone
- Lack of experience in organizing international summits
- Inability to demonstrate familiarity with the Indo-Pacific policy environment
- Failure to coordinate with relevant experts and institutions
- Inadequate program management experience
What You May Need
- Organizational capacity demonstration
- Experience in international program management
- Familiarity with U.S., South Korea, and Japan policy environments
- Detailed program proposal
- Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
- Recruitment and selection plan for participants
- Budget proposal
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
- Proof of non-profit status (if applicable)
- Past performance references
Cautions
- Funding is subject to availability and confirmation
- Substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy is required
- Final approval of participants and experts by the Embassy
- Strict adherence to program objectives and design
- Potential changes to funding details before award
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to organize a high-visibility international summit, with experience in managing participant recruitment, coordinating travel and logistics, and facilitating expert-led policy programming. Familiarity with the Republic of Korea, Japan, the United States, and the broader Indo-Pacific policy environment is required.
Overview
This grant is for organizations such as non-profits, educational institutions, and governmental bodies that have experience in organizing international leadership programs. The applicant should be capable of managing a high-profile summit in South Korea, focusing on U.S.-ROK-Japan cooperation and emerging technology issues.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Individuals applying alone
- Lack of experience in organizing international summits
- Inability to demonstrate familiarity with the Indo-Pacific policy environment
- Failure to coordinate with relevant experts and institutions
- Inadequate program management experience
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to organize and implement the YTL Summit in South Korea, including participant recruitment, virtual bootcamps, the in-person summit, expert and mentor engagement, site visits, and follow-on activities. The grant covers expenses related to logistics, program design, and participant support.
Total Program Funding
$250,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 5, 2026(13 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 6, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria and ensure organizational fit
- Prepare a detailed program proposal
- Develop a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
- Outline participant recruitment and selection process
- Draft a budget proposal within the award range
- Gather proof of non-profit status (if applicable)
- Compile past performance references
- Submit application materials to SeoulPDGrants@state.gov by August 5, 2026