ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. Embassy Jakarta Small Grants Competition 2017

The U.S. Embassy Jakarta is pleased to announce that limited funding is available through the U.S. Embassy Jakarta Small Grants Competition2017 to support public activities that promote U.S.-Indonesia bilateral relations.

  1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Funding opportunity title:U.S. Embassy Jakarta Small Grants Competition 2017

Funding instrument type: Grant

Announcement date:March 14, 2017

Grant ceiling: $20,000 USD for each project

Grant floor:$7,500 USD for each project

Deadline for proposal submission:April 30, 2017

Project period: All projects must begin before September 30, 2017. This does not mean that the project must be completed before September 30, 2017, but that preparation must begin before that date.

  1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
  1. Proposed projects must support capacity-building programs with a focus on journalism.
  1. Proposed projects mustbe able to promote U.S.-Indonesia bilateral relationsin the following priority areas:
  • Strengthen people to people and other partnerships to enhance Indonesia’s ability to work with U.S. to address common priorities and promote shared interests in other countries:

-Emphasize youth outreach to counter negative narratives and strengthen cultural ties.

-Strengthen environmental protection and disaster mitigation to support a green economy.

  • Strengthen democracy:

-Strengthen democratic governance, including promoting transparency and accountability in government through investigative journalism.

  1. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that benefit underrepresented regions, including Aceh, North Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. Priorities may be given to projects organized in these regions.
  1. The start date of the proposed project must be at least 6 weeks after the proposal is submitted.
  1. Projects that are not typically funded include:
  • Paying to complete activities that began with other funds.
  • Citizen exchange programs with foreign countries that do not have an American angle.
  • Projects that include international travel, unless specifically justified within the project.
  • Political party activities or projects inherently political in nature.
  • Projects that support specific religious activities.
  • Social welfare projects.
  1. BUDGET PROVISIONS
  1. Proposed budget items may notinclude:
  • Displays (e.g., banners)
  • Souvenirs (e.g., t-shirts, tote bags)
  • Electric equipment (e.g., laptops)
  1. Applicants are encouraged to cover the abovementioned costs with cost-sharing contributions. Cost-sharing contributions may be made from any non-U.S. government source, applicants’ own funding, or a third party.
  1. Applicants whose projects are approved will be required to provide receipts and return any unused funds.
  1. Any inherent financial profit that may be incurred from the project must be distributed for public benefit.
  1. Grant awards are subject to availability of funds.
  1. APPLICANTS’ELIGIBILITY
  1. Eligible applicants include individuals, or a group of individuals, who were selected by U.S. missions in Indonesia (including U.S. Embassy Jakarta, U.S. Consulate in Medan, and U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya)to participate in and have completed a U.S.-government sponsored exchange program and are now working as journalists.
  1. Priorities may be given to applicants who have not previously received project funding from the U.S. government.
  1. Applicants must have the ability to develop and implement their proposed projects in Indonesia.
  1. Applicants must have a commitment to non-discrimination practices, including equal treatment without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation.
  1. Applicants whose projects are approved must have a commitment to work closely with the U.S. Embassy throughout the project period to keep the Embassy informed of any changes made to the scope of project, duration of project, and budget.
  1. Commercial firms are ineligible to receive funding through this mechanism.
  1. HOW TO APPLY
  1. Proposals must be written in English and submitted electronically to the U.S. Embassy Jakarta via email address byApril 30, 2017.
  1. Proposals must include a cover page and detailed budget in Rupiah. For suggested cover page and budget summary format, please see below.
  1. Applicants may submit more than one proposal.
  1. SELECTION PROCESS
  1. 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.
  1. Applicants are typically contacted 2-4 weeks after they submit a proposal and informed whether their proposal was selected.
  1. Applicants whose proposals will not be funded will also be notified.
  1. Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of their fullness, coherence, clarity, and attention to detail.
  1. The Embassy may fund projects on the basis of initial applications received, without discussions or negotiations.
  1. The Embassy reserves the right to award less or more than the funds described, in the absence of worthy applications, or under such other circumstances as it may deem to be in the best interest of the U.S. government.
  1. The Embassy reserves the right to enter into discussions with one or more applicants to obtain clarification, additional details, or to suggest refinements in the program description, budget, or other aspects of the application.
  1. Submission of a grant proposal does not/not guarantee funding. Any expenses borne by potential grantees prior to receiving formal, written confirmation of the grant are at the applicants’ own risk.
  1. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
  1. Projects funded under this announcement will require both program and financial reports on a frequency identified by the U.S. Embassy’s Grants Officer or Grants Officer Representative.
  1. The disbursement of funds may be tied to submission of these reports in a timely manner.
  1. CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions regarding this opportunity should be directed .

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SUGGESTED COVER PAGE AND BUDGET SUMMARY FORMAT

SUGGESTED COVER PAGE AND BUDGET SUMMARY FORMAT

U.S. Embassy Jakarta Small Grants Competition 2017

This format is not mandatory and for guidance only. However, applicants are required to furnish all the information requested below. Failure to provide this required information may result in your proposals not being reviewed.

Applications must be written in English.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1a. Name of applicant
1b. Address
Street:
City:
Province:
Zip code:
1c. Cell phone number
1d. Email address
1e. Name of applicant’s company
1f. Position/title of applicant in company
2. PAST GRANTS RECEIVED FROM U.S. EMBASSY, IF ANY
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Include as many details as possible about your proposed project. Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of their fullness, coherence, clarity, and attention to detail.
Applicants whose projects are approved must have a commitment to work closely with the U.S. Embassy throughout the project period to keep the Embassy informed of any changes made to the scope and duration of project.
3a. Project title
3b. Proposed project period
The start date of the proposed project must be at least 6 weeks after the proposal is submitted.
Start date: End date:
3c. Executive summary
In 100 words or less.
3d. Goals and objectives
What is the issue? What do you want to achieve? Who is your target audience? Why do you think the U.S. Embassy should fund your project? Explain your proposed project’s connection to one or more of the priority areas outlined in the "Funding Opportunity Description” (see Announcement, page 1-2). Demonstrate that your project is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results.
3e. Proposed schedule and activities
How are you going to achieve it? How will it be done? When will it be done? Where will it take place? Describe how you will accomplish the proposed project within the proposed time-frame, with a clear strategy or plan.
3f. Sustainability and long-term impact
How will you know your project is accomplishing its goals and objectives? How will you measure it? How will you support your project after funding period ends?
3g. Key personnel
Who will do what? Detail each key personnel’s respective role in the project.
3h. Project partners
If you are working with a third party as your project partner(s), detail each of their respective roles in the project.
4. BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget must be reasonable in relation to the proposed schedule and anticipated results.
Make sure your budget proposal is itemized and well detailed. For example, a line item that includes travel, accommodations, refreshments, etc. should be broken out into separate line items and include unit costs (number of persons, number of days, etc.).
Applicants whose projects are approved will be required to provide receipts and return any unused funds.
Applicants whose projects are approved must have a commitment to work closely with the U.S. Embassy throughout the project period to keep the Embassy informed of any changes made to the budget.
4a. Personnel
This budget item includes honorarium for the grant recipient or any member in the recipient’s team who directly works on or the project.
4b. Travel
This budget item includes air fares, per diem rates, accommodation, transportation.
4c. Supplies
This budget item includes general office supplies or other expendable items.
4d. Contractual
This budget item includes speaker’s fee, security guard service, conference room rental.
4e. Other Direct Costs
This budget item includes meals, internet or telephone charges, printing cost.

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