Young Pacific Leaders Regional Workshop on Security
ID: 354958Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to New Zealand (DOS-NZL)

Award Range

$250K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354958
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    publicaffairsusnz@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    YPL 2024 NOFO - Regional Workshop Security.pdf
    YPL.pdf
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