The 2027 YSEALI Regional Workshop aims to strengthen supply chain security and resilience in Southeast Asia by bringing together young professionals to learn about supply chain operations, risks, and technologies. The workshop will take place in Vietnam and Indonesia, offering hands-on activities, expert talks, and a business incubator competition. Participants will gain insights into regional supply chain dynamics and develop strategies to enhance U.S.-ASEAN trade and security.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can coordinate a workshop for early-stage professionals from Southeast Asia, specifically targeting YSEALI exchange alumni aged 22-35 with leadership potential and experience in business, science, technology, critical minerals, logistics, or global trade. Participants must be proficient in English and have at least one year of professional work experience.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to coordinate with U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City and U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
- Inability to recruit participants from all 11 ASEAN member countries
- Lack of experience in managing international workshops or events
- Inadequate English proficiency among participants
- Failure to provide a secure application and selection process
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within $200,000 - $300,000 range
- Partnership agreements with local entities in Vietnam and Indonesia
- Plan for participant recruitment and selection
- Workshop agenda and content outline
- Travel logistics plan for participants and speakers
- Social media and publicity content plan
- Communication plan with U.S. Consulates and Embassies
- Design files and media production plan
Cautions
- All major elements require advance approval by U.S. Consulates
- Preference for proposals with local partners in Vietnam and Indonesia
- Only one cooperative agreement will be awarded
- Regular communication with U.S. Consulates is critical
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, meaning any organization capable of managing the workshop can apply. The workshop targets YSEALI exchange alumni aged 22-35 with leadership potential and experience in business, science, technology, critical minerals, logistics, or global trade. Participants must be proficient in English and have at least one year of professional work experience. The program requires participants from all 11 ASEAN member countries.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can coordinate a workshop for early-stage professionals from Southeast Asia, specifically targeting YSEALI exchange alumni aged 22-35 with leadership potential and experience in business, science, technology, critical minerals, logistics, or global trade. Participants must be proficient in English and have at least one year of professional work experience.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to coordinate with U.S. Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City and U.S. Consulate General Surabaya
- Inability to recruit participants from all 11 ASEAN member countries
- Lack of experience in managing international workshops or events
- Inadequate English proficiency among participants
- Failure to provide a secure application and selection process
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to cover participant and staff travel, including flights, visas, accommodation, and meals, as well as workshop materials, speaker fees, and publicity. The grant also supports the business incubator competition, providing seed funding for innovative projects.
Total Program Funding
$300,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(69 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Establish partnerships with local entities in Vietnam and Indonesia
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Design a secure participant application and selection process
- Outline workshop agenda and content
- Plan travel logistics for participants and speakers
- Prepare social media and publicity content
- Set up communication channels with U.S. Consulates
- Draft design files and media production plan