Association of Southeast Asian Nations

The Department of State Association of Southeast Asian Nations (USASEAN), a civilian sub-agency of the State Department, administers U.S. diplomatic engagement and public diplomacy programs with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states. The agency manages cultural, educational, and strategic partnership initiatives to advance U.S. foreign policy objectives in Southeast Asia.

No recent contract awards are recorded against USASEAN or its descendant offices. No grant awards are recorded in the portfolio history. No recent contract opportunities are present in the source data.

USASEAN has posted one grant opportunity: the U.S.-ASEAN Road to 50: Rising Leaders Forum, a Cooperative Agreement solicitation (PDS-USASEAN-FY26-01) posted July 27, 2026, with an application due date of August 30, 2026. The opportunity funds development, organization, and oversight of a one-day Jakarta workshop convening approximately 50 rising leaders from USASEAN alumni networks across Southeast Asia. The forum will celebrate 50 years of U.S.-ASEAN partnership and engage participants in designing joint action plans aligned with U.S. priorities including the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ASEAN centrality, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, energy security, critical minerals, resilient supply chains, maritime security, and entrepreneurship. Eligible applicants will organize expert panels, strategy sessions, and a joint social media campaign connecting shared policy goals to practical cross-border initiatives. Funding activity categories span Business and Commerce, Community Development, Education, Regional Development, and Science and Technology and other Research and Development.