Networking Night Series for "#AlumniAS" | PAS ID 18 004

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The "Networking Night Series for #AlumniAS" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Indonesia (Funding Opportunity Number PAS ID 18 004) designed to strengthen and showcase the large community of U.S.-connected alumni living and working across Indonesia. The program centers on creating a series of in-person networking events in major Indonesian cities that celebrate the diversity of the roughly 11,000-member #AlumniAS community, while also helping alumni build professional and personal connections with one another in their local metropolitan areas.

At its core, the grant supports the organization and delivery of multiple "Networking Nights" that combine structured content with open networking. Each event is expected to include opportunities for participants to hear from prominent alumni based in the host city, either through short talks or panel-style discussions that highlight alumni achievements and perspectives. The events should also provide time and space for informal socializing over light refreshments, creating a welcoming environment where alumni can meet new contacts and strengthen existing relationships. In addition, the events are meant to function as a gateway to broader U.S. Embassy and Consulate engagement: displays or information booths staffed by U.S. Embassy or Consulate employees should be included to share details about embassy programming and ways alumni can get involved, such as volunteering, mentoring, joining future programs, and exploring scholarship opportunities, including pathways connected to study in the United States. The implementing partner may also add interactive elements such as games or speed-dating-style networking activities to help participants connect more quickly and meaningfully.

The target audience is clearly defined: participants must be alumni of either a U.S. government-sponsored exchange or assistance program, or a U.S. institution of higher education. While alumni from across Indonesia may be eligible, the events are intended to primarily serve those who live or work in the same metropolitan area as the host city, reinforcing local alumni networks and making the gatherings more sustainable beyond a single event.

Implementation is envisioned as a partnership between the selected grantee and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, specifically the embassy's Alumni Coordinator. The Alumni Coordinator will take the lead on distributing invitations through the embassy's alumni mailing list and promoting the events through official embassy social media channels. U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff are expected to attend each networking night, underscoring the official connection to embassy initiatives and ensuring participants can directly learn about opportunities and resources. Events must also incorporate "Visibly American" branding, including use of a U.S. flag image, along with a consistent networking series logo, to create a recognizable identity across cities and reinforce the program's connection to the U.S. Mission.

Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, as well as public and private educational institutions. Both U.S. and non-U.S. entities may apply, which opens the door for local Indonesian organizations with strong convening capacity and alumni connections, as well as international institutions with relevant experience. The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under regional development, with CFDA number 19.040. The award ceiling is $30,000, and the opportunity originally listed a closing date of September 10, 2018, indicating a competitive application process focused on the applicant's ability to plan and execute high-quality, well-branded networking events in coordination with U.S. Mission stakeholders.

• The U.S. Mission to Indonesia in the regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Networking Night Series for "#AlumniAS"" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.040.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-08-13.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-09-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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