CAN BE
ALTERNATIVE
INVESTMENT

PAS-ID-18-001
Yenny Wijaya Grantor
Opening date 18 Apr 2018, 12:00AM
Closing date N/A
Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-ID-18-001
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Category Explanation: Proposed projects must support capacity-building programs for Indonesians with a focus on journalism. Proposed projects should focus on one of the following themes: A. Press freedom. B. Data driven journalism. C. Facts-based journalism / countering fake and hoax news. D. Investigative journalism (including promoting transparency and accountability in government). E. Environmental journalism. F. Women’s empowerment. G. Countering violent extremism / countering terrorism. H. Promoting pluralism and tolerance across religious divides. I. Advocacy through the media for indigenous, minority, and underserved communities.
CFDA Number(s): 19.040 -- Public Diplomacy Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Posted Date: Apr 18, 2018 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closing Date: N/A
Award Ceiling: $20000
Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: APPLICANTS’ ELIGIBILITY1. Eligible applicants are individuals, or teams of individuals, who are past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs who work as journalists or work directly within the field of journalism.2. Applicants must be Indonesian nationals.3. Applicants must have a commitment to non-discrimination practices, including equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.4. Commercial firms are ineligible to receive funding through this mechanism.
Description: HOW TO APPLY1. Proposals must be written in English and submitted electronically to the U.S. Embassy Jakarta via email address PAS_Jakarta@state.gov by June 17, 2018.2. Proposals must include: A. Cover page. (For suggested cover page format, please see below.)B. Detailed budget in Rupiah, with an estimated exchange rate of $1 for Rp 13,500. (For suggested budget format, please see below.)C. Form SF424-Individual (Application for Federal Domestic Assistance - Individual), download athttps://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_Individual_1_1-V1.1.pdfD. Form SF424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), download at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424A-V1.0.pdfE. Form SF-424B Individual (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), download athttps://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf3. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one proposal.4. Applicants will receive a confirmation email from the Embassy acknowledging receipt of your proposal. There is no need to contact the Embassy to ask about the status of your proposal once you have received the email.5. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee funding. Any expenses borne by potential grantees prior to receiving formal, written approval are at the applicants’ own risk.
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