YSEALI Summit 2026
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Mission to the Philippines, through the U.S. Embassy in Manila, is seeking a cooperative agreement to implement YSEALI Summit 2026, a public diplomacy program focused on alumni engagement and regional security. The selected applicant will plan and deliver the summit in Manila, including a six-day in-person workshop with two travel days for about 100 participants from the 11 ASEAN countries, with possible additional self-funded participants. The program is intended to advance U.S. Indo-Pacific priorities by building awareness and action on maritime, cyber, and energy security, and the application requires a detailed project description, work plan, outcomes, performance measures, budget, and certifications. Funding is listed at $200,000 to $300,000 for one award, with proposals due July 6, 2026, and questions directed to GrantsManila@state.gov; the application materials also note a 10-page limit.
Eligible Applicants
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions;