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Support for Korean Studies Resources

Q: How much funding can be received?

Support for Korean Studies Resources Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.

Q: 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, research, or public library Korea-related research demand Korea-related centre, program, or project

Q: Where is the Support for Korean Studies Resources available?

The Support for Korean Studies Resources program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the Support for Korean Studies Resources a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Support for Korean Studies Resources is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Support for Korean Studies Resources?

Support for Korean Studies Resources is funded by Korea Foundation

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Support for Korean studies digital library resources

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

Overview

The program supports libraries seeking Korea-related e-resource subscriptions or eBook purchases. Funding covers up to 50% of costs, capped at US$5,000 when the total budget exceeds US$10,000.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Conduct research

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

Activities funded

Subscription to Korea-related e-resources databases for library users.
Acquisition of Korea-related eBooks to strengthen library collections.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 5,000

Subscribe to Korean studies databases and add a curated eBook set

$ 4,950

Build a Korea-focused digital collection of databases and eBooks

Eligibility

The applicant must be a library at a university, research institution, or a public library.
The library must support demand for Korean studies or Korea-related research.
University libraries must be associated with Korea-related research centres or relevant academic programs (e.g., Korean studies, Korean language, or Asian studies).
Research-institution libraries must be associated with Korea-related research centres or projects.

Who is eligible?

University libraries with Korea-related research centres or relevant academic programs (e.g., Korean studies, Korean language, or Asian studies).
Libraries at research institutions with Korea-related research centres or projects.
Public libraries serving demand for Korean studies or Korea-related research.

Eligible expenses

Subscriptions to Korea-related e-resources databases (DBs).
Purchase of Korea-related eBooks.

Processing and Agreement

Applicants are notified of results by the end of December.

Additional information

Applications are for the 2026 program cycle.
Notification of results is expected by the end of December.
The stated deadline for this cycle was September 30, 2025.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for Korean Studies Resources Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Support for Korean Studies Resources. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.