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
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 1, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Aug 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Malaysia is seeking a cooperative agreement for the development, organization, and oversight of the 2025 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit. The summit aims to gather over 150 YSEALI exchange program alumni from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to provide them with networking opportunities, idea discussions, and solutions development for contemporary challenges. The summit will focus on the four pillars of YSEALI, including leadership, mentorship, and teamwork training. It will also feature panels and presentations by prior YSEALI participants who have become changemakers in their fields. Additionally, the summit will include sessions for participants to work together on solutions for environmental, social, political, and economic challenges in the region. The program will provide soft skills training on topics such as advocacy, negotiation, and personal branding. Cultural activities and site visits will also be included. The deadline for this opportunity is August 1, 2024. For more information, contact KualaLumpurYSEALI@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
KualaLumpurYSEALI@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
SMY300-FY2024-YSEALI SUMMIT 2025.pdf
6/01/2024
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