U.S. Mission to Indonesia U.S. Embassy Jakarta PAS Annual Program Statement

Overview

The U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Jakarta invites proposals for projects that further and support the strategic partnership between Indonesia and the U.S. through educational, cultural, informational, and media programming that highlights shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural or media-related element, or a connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives.

Examples of small grants projects include but are not limited to:

• Educational seminars, and expert speaker programs;
• Professional and academic exchanges and projects;
• Professional development workshops and training;
• Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances, and exhibitions; and
• Cultural heritage conservation and preservation projects.

Priority Program Areas:
Program Themes may include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Partnership: activities that promote U.S.- Indonesia strategic partnership, people to people ties, and shared values, including democratic governance, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, tolerance and diversity, the rule of law, and human rights.
• Security and Defense: activities that promote awareness of security issues and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region; promote respect for international law including maritime law in the South China Sea; combat transnational, regional, and global challenges, including cybersecurity, terrorism, and violent extremism.
• Prosperity, Trade, and Investment: activities that promote economic cooperation or business development between the U.S. and Indonesia; encourage an understanding of U.S. trade policies, exports, and investment opportunities, expand economic opportunities for women, youth, and underserved populations; and/or promote entrepreneurship and innovation in business.
• Technology and Innovation: activities that support technical innovation and cooperation in such areas as public health and medical fields, agricultural technology, cybersecurity, applied artificial intelligence, and space exploration; and/or programs to expand STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education.
• Education and Human Capacity: activities that promote educational partnerships and cooperation between U.S. and Indonesian education institutions (high school and above), leadership and soft skill development, human capital development, and educational, exchange, and training opportunities for U.S. and Indonesian students and teachers.
• Environmental Issues and Climate Crisis: activities that increase awareness of regional and global environmental challenges, climate change, and sustainable development; and/or promote innovation in support of combating climate change or supporting alternative energy sources.
• Combating Disinformation: activities that encourage identification of and resistance to dis/misinformation or hoaxes, knowledge of reliable sources for accurate factual information, cybersecurity awareness, and associated critical thinking skills.
• Diversity and Inclusivity: activities that promote the value of human diversity and inclusiveness of Indonesians in business, academia, government, and civil society. Areas of diversity include race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other status.

Primary organizations can submit up to two (2) applications in response to the NOFO. Internal Applications are available on InfoReady.

• Proposals received between November 28, 2023 and February 29, 2024 will be reviewed in March 2023
• Proposals received between March 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024 will be reviewed in May 2023
•  Proposals received between May 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024 will be reviewed in June 2024

Projects may begin no sooner than March 1, 2024 and no later than December 31, 2024. Application must be submitted 3 months before project start date.