Deadline: 7 April 2017
The U.S. Embassy Bangkok has launched a open competition for organizations interested in submitting proposals to organize a conference that examines current marine environmental issues in the seas of Southeast Asia that are of interest to the United States, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and its partners.
Proposals should encourage think tanks and academia to engage in a comprehensive conversation examining and analyzing international issues related to environmental challenges in the seas of Southeast Asia.
This conference will be part of a series of thematic U.S.-ASEAN conferences for think tank specialists, strategic thinkers, and academics. Conference presenters and participants should be encouraged to discuss the current environmental state, examine any challenges, and make recommendations for policy makers in ASEAN and the wider multi-lateral architecture in the Asia-Pacific region.
Funding Information
- Applications should request no more than $250,000.
- Applicants should include an anticipated award start date on or about April 22, 2017 to begin planning the conference, and the period of performance should be between five to 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
U.S. Embassy Bangkok welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations/non-governmental organizations (NGO); and U.S. and foreign private, public, or state institutions of higher education. For-profits are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants can find application forms, kits, or other materials needed to apply via given website.
For more information, please visit Grants.gov.