Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002771
The YSEALI Summit 2026 grant opportunity is an open, competitive funding call from the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Manila, to select one organization to design and implement an in-person Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) summit in Manila, Philippines. The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient should expect substantial coordination with the U.S. government during planning and delivery. The program is framed as supporting U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening regional security, peace, and stability, with an emphasis on practical awareness-building and action-oriented outcomes that contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific shared by the United States and Southeast Asia.
The core activity is a six-day regional security-focused workshop that includes two travel days, effectively creating a multi-day convening that blends convening logistics with substantive programming. The selected implementer is expected to submit a compliant, detailed plan that covers how the summit content will be facilitated and delivered for approximately 100 participants drawn from 11 ASEAN countries, with the possibility of additional self-funded participants. The thematic scope explicitly includes major regional security issue areas such as maritime security, cyber security, and energy security, and the summit is intended to motivate participants to take concrete steps aligned with U.S. priorities and broader regional stability objectives.
This opportunity sits within the broader YSEALI platform, described as the flagship U.S. government initiative in Southeast Asia. The notice highlights the scale and track record of YSEALI, noting that nearly 8,000 people have participated through exchanges, workshops, or small grants, and that since 2016 the Department of State has convened competitively selected YSEALI alumni for an annual summit. In that context, the 2026 summit is positioned as a continuation of an established series, focused on convening alumni and emerging leaders to deepen networks and translate learning into action on regional security challenges.
Eligible applicants are broad and include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. The funding opportunity is listed as discretionary under CFDA 19.452, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an expectation of a single award. The opportunity number is OFOP0002771, and the application closing date is July 6, 2026. The funding is administered by the U.S. Mission to the Philippines, and the program will be implemented in Manila.Apply for OFOP0002771
- The U.S. Mission to the Philippines in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "YSEALI Summit 2026" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.452.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-07-06. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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YSEALI Summit 2026 Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the YSEALI Summit 2026 grant opportunity?
The YSEALI Summit 2026 grant opportunity is an open, competitive funding call from the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Manila, to select one organization to design and implement an in-person Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) summit in Manila, Philippines.
Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the U.S. Mission to the Philippines (U.S. Embassy in Manila).
Where will the program be implemented?
The summit will be implemented in Manila, Philippines.
What type of award will be made?
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which means the recipient should expect substantial coordination with the U.S. government during planning and delivery.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of a single award (one organization will be selected).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The funding opportunity is listed as discretionary under CFDA 19.452.
What is the opportunity number for this funding call?
The opportunity number is OFOP0002771.
When is the application deadline?
The application closing date is July 6, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations), public and private educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions.
What is the overall purpose or strategic context of the summit?
The program is framed as supporting U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific by strengthening regional security, peace, and stability. It emphasizes practical awareness-building and action-oriented outcomes that contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific shared by the United States and Southeast Asia.
What are the core activities the selected organization must deliver?
The core activity is a six-day regional security-focused workshop that includes two travel days, creating a multi-day convening that combines convening logistics with substantive programming.
What topic areas will the summit focus on?
The thematic scope explicitly includes major regional security issue areas such as maritime security, cyber security, and energy security, with an intent to motivate participants to take concrete steps aligned with U.S. priorities and broader regional stability objectives.
How many participants should the implementer plan for?
The implementer is expected to plan for approximately 100 participants drawn from 11 ASEAN countries, with the possibility of additional self-funded participants.
Which countries will participants come from?
Participants are expected to be drawn from 11 ASEAN countries.
Are additional participants allowed beyond the approximately 100 expected?
Yes. The notice indicates there may be additional self-funded participants beyond the approximately 100 participants expected from 11 ASEAN countries.
What is expected in the applicant's program plan?
The selected implementer is expected to submit a compliant, detailed plan that explains how the summit content will be facilitated and delivered, alongside the practical requirements of hosting a multi-day in-person convening in Manila for the expected participant group.
How does the 2026 summit relate to YSEALI more broadly?
The summit sits within the broader YSEALI platform, described as the flagship U.S. government initiative in Southeast Asia. The notice highlights that nearly 8,000 people have participated in YSEALI through exchanges, workshops, or small grants, and that since 2016 the Department of State has convened competitively selected YSEALI alumni for an annual summit. The 2026 summit is presented as a continuation of that established series.
What kind of participants is the summit intended to convene?
It is positioned to convene YSEALI alumni and emerging leaders to deepen networks and translate learning into action on regional security challenges.
What is the desired outcome for participants?
The summit is intended to build practical awareness and drive action-oriented outcomes, motivating participants to take concrete steps aligned with U.S. priorities and broader regional stability objectives.
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