Overview
| Donor: | Asia Foundation |
| Application procedure: | Online Application |
| Donor base: | United States |
| Reference number: | - |
| Eligible applicants: | Individual |
| Deadline: | 10.11.2025 |
Financial details
| Grant size: | Small - up to $100,000 |
| Minimum grant size: | 2.500$ |
| Total available budget: | - |
| Funding type: | Grants |
| Maximum grant size: | - |
| Funding ratio: | up to 100% |
Sectors
- Capacity Building
- Climate Change
- Economic Development
- Education
- Energy
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Governance & Democracy
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Research, Technology & Innovation
- Women & Gender
Project Locations
Asia
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Pacific
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Description
1) Objective
The Asia Foundation’s mission is to improve lives, expand on opportunities, and help societies flourish across a dynamic and developing Asia. Their programs address critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century – governance and law, economic development, women’s empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation. In addition, their Books for Asia and professional exchange programs are among the ways they encourage Asia’s continued development as a peaceful, just, and thriving region of the world.
The Asia Foundation Development Fellows program is a dynamic and multifaceted learning program designed for highly talented individuals under 40 from Asia and the Pacific to enhance their leadership skills, Asia-Pacific development knowledge, professional networks, and international exposure. The program reflects TAF’s seven-decade investment in the most promising future leaders in Asia and the Pacific.
2) Eligibility
Applicants must be under 40 years of age by January 1, 2026.
3) Location
The foundation is operational in Asia and Pacific Islands.
4) Budget
An award of up to USD 2,500 will be made available to each selected fellow.
5) Application
Applications open on September 23, 2025, and will be accepted through 11:59pm EST on Monday, November 10, 2025.

