What This Is

To celebrate 50 years of friendship between San Francisco and Seoul, the San Francisco–Seoul Sister City Committee is offering $10,000 grants to nonprofits for projects that build meaningful connections between the two cities.

This could be a cultural exchange, an artistic collaboration, a business partnership, or an educational program—anything that strengthens the relationship between these communities in a creative, impactful way.

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Who Can Apply

Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status (or international equivalent) that work in:

• Arts and culture

• Education

• Innovation and technology

• Creative industries

Your organization should have a track record or clear mission in one or more of these areas.

 

What They’re Looking For

Projects that:

• Strengthen relationships between San Francisco and Seoul

• Can be completed within 12 months of receiving funding

• Are clear, realistic, and have lasting impact

• Fit under at least one of these themes:
  Innovation, Arts, Education, or Commercial Collaboration

 

What to Submit

A 1-page proposal that includes the following:

1. About Your Organization

   • Mission and focus

   • Key accomplishments

   • Contact person and email/phone
      

2. Project Overview

   • What the project is

   • How it connects SF and Seoul

   • What you expect to achieve
      

3. Budget Breakdown

   • A high-level summary of how you’ll use the $10,000
     (Group expenses in logical chunks: e.g. travel, supplies, marketing, fees)
      

4. Timeline

   • What will happen when

   • Final completion date (must be within one year)

 

How to Apply

Deadline: June 30, 2025

Submit via email to scoperfp@sfseoul.com

Subject line: San Francisco–Seoul Sister City Committee Grant Application – [Your Organization Name]

 

Questions? Contact scoperfp@sfseoul.com

 

How Proposals Are Evaluated

A review team from the Sister City Committee will score applications based on:

• How well the project fits the goals

• Potential for long-term impact

• Clear plan and realistic timeline

• The organization’s ability to execute

 

About the Committee

The San Francisco–Seoul Sister City Committee exists to foster cultural and economic ties between these two global cities through lasting partnerships and public engagement. Learn more at SFSeoul.com.