Ports for the Future Grant for Infrastructure Projects

The Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, part of the U.S. Department of State, plays a vital role in fostering diplomatic and economic relations with countries in South and Central Asia. The Bureau’s work includes managing bilateral and regional programs, supporting U.S. foreign policy goals, and working closely with international partners to address shared challenges. This specific program aims to enhance infrastructure in the ports sector by collaborating with Quad partners, which include Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. The Bureau seeks to partner with organizations that have expertise and established networks within the ports sector to ensure the success of the Ports for the Future initiative, which aims to address the region’s growing infrastructure needs.

The Ports for the Future program is a U.S. Department of State initiative aimed at addressing the infrastructure demands in South and Central Asia’s ports sector. The program will support the inaugural Quad Ports and Transportation Conference in Mumbai, India, and coordinate with Quad partners to enhance technical assistance and capacity-building efforts. The program seeks to engage organizations with significant expertise in the ports sector, especially those with access to established networks in the region. Through these partnerships, the initiative aims to improve port infrastructure and create long-term sustainable solutions that can meet the region’s evolving transportation needs.