§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019436

    Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

    Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs is accepting applications for Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The deadline is August 25, 2026 and the published award range is $2.5M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
    Application deadline
    August 25, 2026
    Award range
    $2.5M
    Eligibility
    This opportunity is open to U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions, and Public International Organizations and Governmental Institutions
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Justice
    Opportunity number
    DFOP0019436

    Program overview

    The overall goal of the project is to strengthen the legal capacity and proficiency of government officials, including policymakers, negotiators, legal experts and practitioners, and other relevant officials from Southeast Asian and Pacific Islands countries concerning the principles and practices of public international law, including, but not limited to, the law of the sea as reflected in the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention and maritime boundary treaty law and negotiations.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 25, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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