YSEALI Summit 2026
Agency: U.S. Mission to the Philippines
Assistance Listings: 19.452 -- International Exchange Alumni Programs
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
Description
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Manila announces an open competition to implement a program to hold the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Summit 2026 in Manila, Philippines. The in-person program advances U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific by promoting regional security, peace, and stability. By building awareness of and spurring action on regional security issues, including maritime, cyber, and energy security, the program will help advance a free and open Indo-Pacific for the combined one billion people of the United States and Southeast Asia.
YSEALI is...
the flagship U.S. government initiative in Southeast Asia. Nearly 8,000 individuals have participated in YSEALI academic or professional fellowship exchanges, attended regional workshops, or implemented a small grant. Since 2016, the Department of State has convened competitively-selected YSEALI alumni for an annual summit to spur action around U.S. priorities.
The successful applicant will provide a compliant plan for facilitating the substance of a six-day regional security-focused workshop (including two travel days) supporting 100 participants from the 11 ASEAN countries and potential additional self-funded participants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations;
Public and private educational institutions;
Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions;
Grantor contact information
Description
GrantsManila@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment-1-NOFO-PH-YSEALI-Summit-2026-Public.pdf | NOFO OFOP0002771 YSEALI Summit | May 18, 2026 12:34 PM UTC |
| Attachment-2-SF424_Organization_3_0-V3.0.pdf | SF-424 Organization (Required) | May 18, 2026 12:37 PM UTC |
| Attachment-3-SF424A-V1.0.pdf | SF-424A (Required) | May 18, 2026 12:37 PM UTC |
| Attachment-4-SF-424-B_Guide.pdf | SF-424B Guide (Optional) | May 18, 2026 12:38 PM UTC |
| Attachment-5A-Budget-Guidance-and-Template-for-New-Awards-Optional.xlsx | Budget Template (recommended) | May 18, 2026 12:39 PM UTC |
| Attachment-5B-PDS-Manila-Budget-Narrative-Applicant-Name.xlsx | Budget Narrative Template (Recommended) | May 18, 2026 12:41 PM UTC |
| Attachment-6B-YSEALI-Summit-2026-ME-Performance-Monitoring-Plan-PMP.docx | Performance Monitoring Plan Template (Recommended) | May 18, 2026 12:43 PM UTC |
| Attachment-6C-YSEALI-Summit-2026-ME-Performance-Monitoring-Plan-Excel-version.xlsx | Performance Monitoring Plan Template (Excel) | May 18, 2026 12:44 PM UTC |
| Attachment-7-Optional-Proposal-Form-Applicant-Name.docx | Proposal Form Template (optional) | May 18, 2026 12:46 PM UTC |
| Attachment-8-Optional-PDS-Manila-Applicant-Organization-Information-AOI-Survey.docx | Application Organization Information Survey (optional) | May 18, 2026 12:47 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 6, 2026
Award
$300,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$200,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002771
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Public Diplomacy- Exchange Alumni Engagement
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 18, 2026
Archive date:
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