Open · DFOP0019436 · CFDA 19.124 · Discretionary

Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2.5M-$2.5M
Award range
Open
Status
14d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, offering $2,466,250 -- $2,466,250 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 14 days.

$2.5M-$2.5M
award range
Open
14 days left
1
expected award
19.124
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific - is cataloged under number DFOP0019436 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.124, posted by Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 23, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,466,250 -- $2,466,250. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 25, 2026 - roughly 14 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$2,466,250 -- $2,466,250

Close Date

August 25, 2026

Posted

July 23, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 06. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

NorinRC@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 23, 2026
Close Date August 25, 2026
Last Updated July 23, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Legal Competency and Training Program in Southeast Asia and the Pacific", offered by Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 19.124. 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 of...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 25, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,466,250 -- $2,466,250. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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