The U.S. Mission to Indonesia is offering a funding opportunity titled "U.S. Consulate General Surabaya PAS Annual Program Statement," aimed at fostering cultural ties between the United States and Indonesia through various programs. Applicants are invited to submit a two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) that outlines project concepts promoting bilateral cooperation in areas such as regional security, economic growth, social issues, education, and media engagement, with a maximum award of $25,000 per project and a total funding pool of $70,000. This initiative is significant for enhancing understanding of U.S. policies and values while strengthening people-to-people ties, particularly in regions like East Java, Bali, and Sulawesi. Interested parties must submit their SOIs by July 31, 2020, and can reach out to the PAS Surabaya Grantor at passurabaya@state.gov for further information.

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The U.S. Consulate General Surabaya has announced a funding opportunity titled "PAS Annual Program Statement" aimed at fostering cultural ties between the United States and Indonesia through various programs. A total of $70,000 is available for projects that align with strategic priorities of the Consulate, with the maximum award per project capped at $25,000. Applicants are invited to submit a two-page Statement of Interest (SOI) by July 31, 2020, outlining project concepts that promote bilateral cooperation in areas such as regional security, economic growth, social issues, education, and media engagement.

Eligible applicants include U.S. and Indonesian not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities, while for-profit entities are excluded. The application process comprises a two-step submission, beginning with an SOI that is reviewed quarterly. If selected, applicants will be invited to develop full proposals. Successful projects should demonstrate clear objectives, monitorability, and the involvement of American connections. The consulate emphasizes that funding questionnaires must be submitted in English, with clear project outlines and detailed budgets anticipated. 

Reports on project progress and financials will be required throughout the grant period, with compliance to federal regulations mandatory for all awarded projects.

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.This announcement outlines our funding priorities, the strategic themes, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding. Priority will be placed on proposals that will take place at least partially in East Java, Bali, NTB, NTT, Sulawesi Island, Maluku and North Maluku islands. Please carefully follow all instructions below. This notice is subject to availability of funding.The submission of a SOI is the first step in a two-part process. Applicants must first submit a SOI, which is a concise, two-page concept note designed to clearly communicate a program idea and its objectives before the development of a full proposal application. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants the opportunity to submit program ideas for PAS Surabaya to evaluate prior to requiring the development of full proposal applications. Upon at least quarterly review of eligible SOIs, PAS Surabaya will invite selected applicants to expand their ideas into full proposal applications. 

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