Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PDS-USASEAN-FY26-01
Organizer Sought for U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum in Jakarta
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 30, 2026
Identifier
PDS-USASEAN-FY26-01
NAICS
928120
The U.S. Mission to ASEAN, through its Public Diplomacy Section, is seeking a service provider to develop, organize, and oversee the U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum in Jakarta. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Mission to ASEAN, Public Diplomacy Section - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Development, organization, and management of a one-day workshop for approximately 50 rising leaders from USASEAN alumni networks - Facilitation of expert panels and strategy sessions - Coordination of a joint social media campaign - Support for participants to design action plans aligned with U.S. priorities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Forum themes include U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ASEAN centrality, artificial intelligence, digital economy, energy security, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, maritime security, and entrepreneurship - Focus on building a self-sustaining alumni network and fostering regional collaboration - Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, individuals, and public international organizations - Funding available up to $85,000
Description
The U.S. Mission to ASEAN Public Diplomacy Section announces an open competition for applications to develop, organize, and oversee the U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum. This one-day workshop in Jakarta will gather approximately 50 rising leaders from USASEAN alumni networks across Southeast Asia. Participants will design joint action plans aligned with U.S. priorities such as the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ASEAN centrality, AI, digital economy, energy security, and more. The forum includes expert panels, strategy sessions, and a joint social media campaign to foster cross-border initiatives and celebrate 50 years of partnership.