Malaysia Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2025
ID: 354634Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Malaysia (DOS-MLA)

Award Range

$50K - $700K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354634
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Malaysia is inviting applications for the 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, a four-day event designed to foster leadership and networking among emerging leaders aged 18-35 from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. The cooperative agreement aims to develop and oversee the Summit, which will focus on themes such as Economic Growth, Sustainable Development, Education, and Civic Engagement, while providing participants with opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration on regional projects. With a total funding amount of $700,000, the application deadline is August 1, 2024, and interested organizations can reach out to the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur at KualaLumpurYSEALI@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KualaLumpurYSEALI@state.gov
    Files
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    SMY300-FY2024-YSEALI SUMMIT 2025.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is seeking proposals for the Malaysia Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2025. The summit aims to gather over 150 YSEALI exchange program alumni from across ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to build networks, discuss ideas, and develop solutions to contemporary challenges. The award recipient will be responsible for planning, organizing, and administering all aspects of the four-day summit, which will focus on sustainable economic growth, social entrepreneurship, environmental issues, education, and civic engagement.
    SMY300-FY2024-YSEALI.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur is inviting applications for the 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit, a four-day event aimed at strengthening networks among emerging leaders aged 18-35 from ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste. The Summit will celebrate YSEALI alumni who have positively impacted their communities and focus on the four key themes of Economic Growth, Sustainable Development, Education, and Civic Engagement. The event will include discussions, workshops, and a Small Grants Competition for collaborative regional project proposals. The U.S. government provides $700,000 in funding and seeks a cooperative agreement for organizing and executing the Summit, encouraging applications from non-profit organizations and educational institutions. Proposals should demonstrate creative engagement strategies, sustainability plans, and adherence to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The application deadline is August 1, 2024. A detailed monitoring and evaluation plan will also be necessary to assess project effectiveness. Selected participants will have opportunities for cultural exchange and will work alongside U.S. leaders to promote U.S.-ASEAN relations and youth leadership development.
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