Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS ID 18 004
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.Apply for PAS ID 18 004
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Networking Night Series for #AlumniAS" grant opportunity?
The "Networking Night Series for #AlumniAS" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Indonesia. It supports the organization of a series of in-person networking events ("Networking Nights") in major Indonesian cities to strengthen and showcase the community of U.S.-connected alumni living and working across Indonesia.
Who is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia (U.S. Embassy/Consulates), under Funding Opportunity Number PAS ID 18 004.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen local alumni networks and highlight the diversity and achievements of the approximately 11,000-member #AlumniAS community. It aims to help alumni build professional and personal connections within their local metropolitan areas and to connect alumni more directly with U.S. Embassy and Consulate engagement opportunities.
What activities does the grant fund?
The grant funds the planning and delivery of multiple in-person "Networking Nights" that combine structured content (such as talks or panels) with open networking time. Events are also expected to include light refreshments and can include interactive networking elements like games or speed-dating-style activities.
What should each "Networking Night" include?
Each event is expected to include:
- Opportunities to hear from prominent alumni in the host city (short talks or panel discussions)
- Time and space for informal networking and socializing
- Light refreshments
- Displays or information booths staffed by U.S. Embassy or Consulate employees to share embassy programming and ways to get involved
- "Visibly American" branding, including a U.S. flag image, and a consistent networking series logo
Are U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff expected to participate in the events?
Yes. U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff are expected to attend each networking night. The events should also include embassy/consulate-staffed displays or information booths so participants can learn directly about embassy programming and engagement pathways.
How will participants be invited and events promoted?
Invitations and promotion are envisioned as a collaboration with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, specifically the embassy's Alumni Coordinator. The Alumni Coordinator will lead distribution of invitations through the embassy's alumni mailing list and promote the events through official embassy social media channels.
Who is the target audience for these events?
The target audience is U.S.-connected alumni in Indonesia. Participants must be alumni of either a U.S. government-sponsored exchange or assistance program, or a U.S. institution of higher education.
Do attendees need to live in the host city to participate?
Not necessarily. Alumni from across Indonesia may be eligible; however, the events are intended primarily to serve alumni who live or work in the same metropolitan area as the host city to reinforce local networks and make connections more sustainable beyond a single event.
What kinds of speakers or featured guests are expected?
Each networking night is expected to feature prominent alumni based in the host city. They may participate through short talks or panel-style discussions that highlight alumni achievements and perspectives.
What kinds of embassy engagement opportunities should be highlighted at the events?
The events are meant to act as a gateway to broader U.S. Embassy and Consulate engagement. Information booths should share details on 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.
Is consistent branding required across cities?
Yes. Events must incorporate "Visibly American" branding, including use of a U.S. flag image, and use a consistent networking series logo to create a recognizable identity across cities and reinforce the connection to the U.S. Mission.
What organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (such as think tanks, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations) as well as public and private educational institutions.
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Both U.S. and non-U.S. entities may apply. This includes local Indonesian organizations and international institutions with relevant experience.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity is categorized under regional development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.040.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PAS ID 18 004.
When was the application closing date?
The opportunity originally listed a closing date of September 10, 2018.
What does the U.S. Embassy Alumni Coordinator do in this program?
The U.S. Embassy Alumni Coordinator is expected to serve as a key partner to the selected grantee by leading invitation distribution through the embassy alumni mailing list and promoting the events on official embassy social media. The grant implementation is envisioned as a partnership with this role.
What is the program trying to achieve in the long term?
The design emphasizes strengthening alumni connections at the local metropolitan level so networks can remain active and sustainable beyond a one-time gathering, while also increasing alumni awareness of and participation in U.S. Mission programs and opportunities.
How competitive is this opportunity expected to be?
Based on the description, the process is competitive and focuses on the applicant's ability to plan and execute multiple high-quality, well-branded networking events in close coordination with U.S. Mission stakeholders, including embassy/consulate participation and promotion.
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