OpportunityTitle: U.S. Consulate General Surabaya Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement
CategoryExplanation: All submissions must explain how the program will promote the following PAS Surabaya strategic priorities:    &#8226; U.S. &#8211; Indonesia Bilateral Relationship: Programs that seek to explain U.S. policies, culture, values, and/or perspectives to Indonesian audiences, resulting in a positive impact on the bilateral relationship, and strengthening people-to-people ties.    &#8226; Economic Growth: Programs related to economic integration, entrepreneurship, innovation, intellectual property rights, and women&#8217;s empowerment.    &#8226; Social Issues: Programs that seek to promote democracy, such as promoting a better understanding of human rights, diversity, tolerance, and inclusion.  This could include addressing specific elements of these issues as they have emerged during the global pandemic.       &#8226; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM): Programs related to increasing capacity and interest of its institutions to partner with U.S. institutions and provide support to collaboration in science, technology, engineering, art, and math as well as to promote education. This could include programs aimed to promote technological innovation, enhance collaborative research between the United States and Indonesia, provide unique links between performing art and science, build or continue collaborations with local knowledge and experts in STEAM fields, and increase the number of women in these fields.  This also includes programs that aim to address challenges or mitigate effects of climate change.    &#8226; Media Engagement: Programs that support capacity-building programs for Indonesians with a focus on journalism, and programs that provide direct access to authoritative American information sources to promote depth, accuracy, and balance of foreign reporting from the United States, counter disinformation, and deepen understanding of U.S. policy and values.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Eligible ApplicantsPAS Surabaya encourages applications from U.S. and Indonesian:&#8226; Registered not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non- governmental organizations with programming experience, higher-education institutions&#8226; Individuals or Groups of Individuals&#8226; Applications from organizations that include alumni of U.S. Government exchange programs are highly encouraged
Description: PAS Surabaya invites Statement of Interest (SOI) for projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Indonesia through programming, projects, and/or activities that highlight shared values and promote bilateral cooperation as well as people-to-people ties. All programs must include an American element, or connection with American expert/s, organization/s, or institution/s in a specific field that will promote increased understanding of U.S. policy perspectives and/or values. Virtual programs and hybrid (online and offline) programs are accepted. Examples of small grants projects, workshops, programs, seminars, speakers, and trainings could include, but are not limited to topics such as:&#183; Academic and professional lectures; seminars, and expert speaker programs&#183; Science and technology learning and instruction for teachers, students&#183; Addressing environmental challenges, including how to tackle climate change&#183; Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;&#183; Promoting human rights and bringing to the forefront issues facing minority and disenfranchised communities; or&#183; Promoting the use of new technologies for social, academic, or economic development.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: PAS Surabaya
GrantorContactText: PAS Surabaya &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Tel: (62) 31-297-5300