The U.S. Mission to New Zealand is offering a funding opportunity for the "Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Security," aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of emerging leaders in the Pacific region. The workshop, scheduled to take place between July and October 2025, will focus on building local capacity in security-related areas, including intelligence capabilities, event management, and disaster response, ideally coinciding with the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference in Vanuatu. This initiative is crucial for fostering regional collaboration and promoting peace and security across Pacific nations. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their proposals by July 31, 2024, with a total funding amount of $250,000 available for one award. For further inquiries, contact Tracey Zemanek at publicaffairsusnz@state.gov or by phone at +6444626122.