YSEALI Seeds for Future Program 2025

YSEALI Seeds for Future is a project-based program funded by the US Department of State designed to empower Southeast Asian youth to develop and scale innovative projects. The program supports a number of projects across themes such as education, environmental sustainability, civic engagement, economic empowerment, and social entrepreneurship, with mentorship and training provided over a nine-month period. Funding is distributed through tiers and aims to help selected teams implement impactful initiatives in Southeast Asia.

Grants to scale projects; mentorship from industry experts and program alumni; workshops to develop skills; networking with youth and professionals; access to tools and resources.

Applicants must be from ASEAN countries or Timor-Leste, aged 18-35, and may form teams of up to 3 participants.

Submit an initial online application, provide project details and objectives, then a shortlisted group will be asked to submit a detailed proposal.