Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs
U.S. Mission to New Zealand
About This Grant
<p>The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and U.S. Consulate General Auckland announce an open competition to implement Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Solutions Labs, a series of workshops centered around the following U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific region:</p> <p>· Unlocking Investment in the Pacific</p> <p>· Advancing the American Decade of Sports for Pacific Economic Impact</p> <p><span style="color: black;">· </span>Pursuing Peace in the Pacific with Faith Communities</p> <p><span style="color: black;">· Promoting Digital Freedom and Open Information Environments</span></p> <p>Applicants may apply to host one, more, or all of the YPL workshops in the series with the average cost of one workshop being roughly $100,000 to $250,000.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Since 2013, the YPL program has cultivated the target audience and participants of emerging Pacific Island Country (PICs) leaders ages 20-40 into advocates for U.S. policy in a region of increasing strategic importance. Since YPL’s inception YPL alumni have delivered on U.S. priorities across the region. The YPL Solutions Labs will be a series throughout 2026-2028 to catalyze advocacy and action on U.S. priorities.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The YPL Solutions Labs will build on <a href="https://nz.usembassy.gov/young-pacific-leaders/" target="_blank">past YPL programs</a> that advanced U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Pacific region, namely previous conferences, workshops, exchanges, YPL alumni-led projects, community service activities, and digital engagement.</p>
Grant Summary
Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs is a U.S. Mission to New Zealand grant providing $100K to $250K for university, other, nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 11 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$100K–$250K
2026-06-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs from U.S. Mission to New Zealand, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Mission to New Zealand before the deadline.
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Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs?
Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs is offered by U.S. Mission to New Zealand and is generally open to university, other, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs provide?
Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs provides between $100K and $250K per award from U.S. Mission to New Zealand. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs deadline?
Applications for Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs are due 2026-06-30 (closing in 11 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. Mission to New Zealand, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs?
To apply for Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Mission to New Zealand.
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