Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

The Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs seeks a qualified organization to design and deliver a Legal Competency and Training Program for government officials from Southeast Asian and Pacific Island nations. The program will enhance understanding of public international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related maritime boundary negotiations. Funding is provided via a cooperative agreement with a ceiling of $2.47 million. The effort targets not‑for‑profit, academic, and intergovernmental entities capable of delivering high‑level legal training and capacity‑building activities. • Focus on public international law, law of the sea, and maritime boundary treaty negotiations. • Target audience: policymakers, negotiators, legal experts, and practitioners from Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands. • Deliverables may include curricula, workshops, seminars, training materials, and possibly on‑site mentorship. • Funding: Cooperative Agreement, award floor/ceiling $2,466,250. • Eligibility: U.S. and foreign NGOs, public/private higher‑education institutions, PIOs, and governmental institutions. • Submission window: 08/24/2026 – 08/25/2026 (one‑day window).