# YSEALI Regional Workshop on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/smy-300-fy21-yseali-diversity-yseali-regional-workshop-on-embracing-diversity-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333644

> U.S. Mission to Malaysia offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on July 7, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SMY-300-FY21-YSEALI-DIVERSITY |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Malaysia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 7, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

•U.S. and foreign public and private educational institutions •U.S. and foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks

## What the grant funds

The proposed workshop will focus on building local capacity within ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste to help participants advocate for and foster the implementation of organizational practices related to diversity and inclusion (D&I). Workshop sessions should be designed to introduce and operationalize best practices in this space that emphasize the power of D&I practices to instill greater acceptance and tolerance among communities, mitigate unconscious bias, stigma and discrimination in order to eventually stimulate steady growth, increase participation and productivity, and develop robust leadership and economic opportunities for all. The program will complement good governance initiatives and programs that emphasize respect for individual rights already underway within the Indo-Pacific region. Achieving community acceptance and tolerance for differences in gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, age, origin, and appearance remains a challenge in the ASEAN region. The value of diversity is often overlooked, and discrimination can occur in hiring and other selection processes. Despite the formulation of D&I frameworks within certain corporations, the actual implementation has yet to work its way through the organizational layers and down to the functional level. This workshop will bring together practitioners from all levels of society and administration including NGOs, civil society, governments and experts to discuss challenges, develop action plans, and leverage opportunities for regional collaborations to foster the implementation of D&I practices. The workshop will be held in Malaysia, which is home to diverse cultures and international industries, including American businesses.

## Questions people ask

### Is SMY-300-FY21-YSEALI-DIVERSITY still open?

No. It closed on July 7, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for YSEALI Regional Workshop on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion?

U.S. Mission to Malaysia accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for YSEALI Regional Workshop on Embracing Diversity and Inclusion?

Closed July 7, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.