Closed
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The program supports selected libraries with up to US$5,000 or 50% of subscription fees for Korean Studies e-resources. It funds access to online databases and eBooks that expand availability for Korea-related students, scholars, and specialists.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 30, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Subscription to Korean Studies e-resource databases
- Purchase of Korea-related eBooks
Documents Needed
- Information about the institution’s Korean Studies program
- Number of Korean Studies graduate students, faculty, and researchers
- Proposed subscription to database resources
- Related fee amounts for each database resource
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- University libraries
- College libraries
- Public libraries
- Libraries at research institutions
Eligible expenses
- Subscription or user fees for Korean Studies e-resource databases
- Purchase of Korea-related eBooks
Selection criteria
- Size of the Korean Studies program, including graduate students and faculty members.
- Extent of previous use of Korean Studies e-resources.
- Equitable distribution across geographic regions and institutions.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Gather information about the institution’s Korean Studies program.
- Prepare the number of graduate students, faculty members, and researchers.
- Identify the proposed database subscriptions and related fee amounts.
- Step 2: Submit through the portal
- Complete and submit the application online through the KF Application Portal.
- If online submission is not possible due to lack of internet access, notify the Foundation at least one week before the deadline to arrange email delivery.
- Step 3: Review and results
- Wait for the evaluation process to be completed.
- Check the portal and email for the results notification.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through the Korea Foundation evaluation process.
- Funding support is determined after evaluation of the applicant’s circumstances and the program criteria.
- Results are posted in the application portal and sent by email to institutions.
Additional information
- Support is provided for a 12-month period.
- The funding amount is determined after the application is evaluated.
- Results are posted on the application portal and sent by email.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Korean Studies Resources Program
What is the Support for Korean Studies Resources?
The program supports selected libraries with up to US$5,000 or 50% of subscription fees for Korean Studies e-resources. It funds access to online databases and eBooks that expand availability for Korea-related students, scholars, and specialists.
How much funding can be received?
Support for Korean Studies Resources Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Support for Korean Studies Resources program?
To be eligible for the Support for Korean Studies Resources program, you must:
University, college, or public library
Korean Studies or Korea-related focus
Access to e-resources
What expenses are eligible under Support for Korean Studies Resources?
Subscription to Korean Studies e-resource databases
Purchase of Korea-related eBooks
Where is the Support for Korean Studies Resources available?
The Support for Korean Studies Resources program is available across Canada.
Is the Support for Korean Studies Resources a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for Korean Studies Resources is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for Korean Studies Resources?
Support for Korean Studies Resources is funded by Korea Foundation