This initiative aims to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in ASEAN member states pioneering innovative, carbon-neutral solutions to urban challenges.

Funding Organization: The U.S. Department of State, through its U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP).

Scope: Net-zero urban innovation

Eligibility: Eligible applicants for the application are ASEAN entities, a legally registered ASEAN company, NGO, and/or university in an ASEAN Member State (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) with at least 51% ASEAN ownership.
ASEAN entities can apply to the fund on their own under Track 1 OR apply to the fund in partnership with a Singaporean company under Track 2.

Track 1: ASEAN entities apply individually or as a consortium
Track 2: Joint application between an ASEAN entity and Singaporean company. Singaporean partners can be found on a matching platform: https://www.b2match.com/e/joint-innovation-with-singapore-2024

Maximum Award: Each grant ranges from US $200,000-$400,000.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online at: https://www.usascp.org/apply/

Application Deadline: 15 January 2025 for Track 1, and 15 February 2025 for Track 2.

Further information: https://www.usascp.org/apply/