NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

U.S. EMBASSY JAKARTA PAS SMALL GRANTS COMPETITION 2018

The U.S. Embassy Jakarta’s Public Affairs Section announces an open competition for past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to carry out public service projects using the skills and knowledge they gained during their exchange experiences.

Please carefully read and follow all instructions below.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Funding opportunity title:U.S. Embassy Jakarta PAS Small Grants Competition 2018

Funding opportunity number:PAS-ID-18-001

Name of federal agency:U.S. Embassy Jakarta

CFDA number:19.040

CFDA title:Public Diplomacy Program

Funding instrument type:Grant

Grant ceiling: $20,000 USD for each project approved

Timeline:

April 17: Announcement date of the Competition.

June 17 (23:59 GMT+7): Deadline for proposal submission.

June-August: Eligible proposals will be reviewed and evaluated.

August-September: Winners will be announced via email. Applicants whose proposals will not be funded will also be emailed.

This notice is subject to availability of funding.

APPLICANTS’ ELIGIBILITY

  1. Eligible applicants are individuals, or teams of individuals, who are past and current participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programswho work as journalists or work directly within the field of journalism.
  1. Applicants must be Indonesian nationals.
  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. Commercial firms are ineligible to receive funding through this mechanism.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

  1. Proposed projects must support capacity-building programsfor Indonesians with a focus on journalism.
  1. Proposed projects should focus on one of the following themes:
  1. Press freedom.
  2. Data driven journalism.
  3. Facts-based journalism / countering fake and hoax news.
  4. Investigative journalism (including promoting transparency and accountability in government).
  5. Environmental journalism.
  6. Women’s empowerment.
  7. Countering violent extremism / countering terrorism.
  8. Promoting pluralism and tolerance across religious divides.
  9. Advocacy through the media for indigenous, minority, and underserved communities.
  1. Proposed projects must take place in Indonesia.Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that benefit underrepresented regions, including but not limited to Aceh, North Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. Priority may be given to projects organized in these regions.
  1. Preparation for all projects must begin before September 30, 2018. However, this does not mean that projects must be completed before September 30, 2018.
  1. The start date of proposed projects must be at least 8 weeks after the proposal is submitted.
  1. Projects that are not typically funded include:
  1. Paying to complete activities that began with other funds.
  2. Citizen exchange programs with foreign countries that do not have an American angle.
  3. Projects that include international travel.
  4. Political party activities or projects inherently political in nature.
  5. Projects that support specific religious activities.
  6. Social welfare projects.
  1. Items not covered through this funding mechanism include:
  1. Displays (e.g., banners) and souvenirs (e.g., t-shirts, tote bags).
  2. Purchase of electronic equipment (e.g., laptops).
  3. Purchase of alcoholic beverages.
  1. Applicants are encouraged to cover the abovementioned costs with cost-sharing contributions. Cost-sharing contributions may be made from applicants’ own funding or a third party.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Proposals must be written in English and submitted electronically to the U.S. Embassy Jakarta via email address byJune 17, 2018.
  1. Proposals must include:
  1. Cover page. (For suggested cover page format, please see below.)
  2. Detailed budget in Rupiah, with an estimated exchange rate of $1 forRp13,500. (For suggested budget format, please see below.)
  3. Form SF424-Individual (Application for Federal Domestic Assistance - Individual), download at
  1. Form SF424A(Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs), download at
  1. Form SF-424B Individual (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), download at
  1. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one proposal.
  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. 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.

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

  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.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  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. Applicants whose projects are approved are strongly encouraged to provide receipts of U.S. government-funded expenses. Receipts of cost-sharing expenses is not required.
  1. Applicants whose projects are approved will be required to return any unused funds.
  1. Any inherent financial profit that may be incurred from the project must be distributed for public benefit.
  1. Funded projects will require both program and financial reports on a frequency identified by the U.S. Embassy’s Grants Officer or Grants Officer Representative.The disbursement of funds may be tied to submission of these reports in a timely manner.

CONTACT INFORMATION

  1. Questions regarding this Competition 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 PAS SMALL GRANTS COMPETITION 2018

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. APPLICANT’S INFORMATION
1A. Name of applicant / project leader
1B.Address
Street:
City:
Province:
Zip code:
1C. Cell phone number
1D. Email address
1E. Name of U.S. government sponsored exchange program participated in, and year
For example, “IVLP Strategic and Economic Priorities for the Indian Ocean Region 2017”.
1F. Name of applicant’s company
1G. Position/title of applicant in company
2. PAST GRANTS RECEIVED FROM U.S. GOVERNMENT, 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 8 weeks after the proposal is submitted.
Start date: End date:
3C. Executive summary
Short narrative, in 100 words or less, that outlines the proposed project.
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 point no. 6 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Demonstrate that your project is likely to provide maximum impact in achieving the proposed results.
3E. Proposed activities and timeline
How are you going to achieve your goals and objectives? 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 future funding
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
Detail your team members’ name, company, and 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 down into separate line items and include unit costs (number of persons, number of days, etc.).
Applicants whose projects are approved are strongly encouraged to provide receipts of U.S. government-funded expenses. Receipts of cost-sharing expenses is not required.
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
Includes honorarium for the grant recipient or any member in the recipient’s team who directly works on or the project.
4B. Travel
Includes air fares, per diem rates, accommodation, transportation.
4C. Supplies
Includes general office supplies or other expendable items.
4D. Contractual
Includes contracted speaker’s fee, security guard service, conference room rental.
4E. Other Direct Costs
Includes meals, internet or telephone charges, printing cost.

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