U.S. Consulate General Surabaya Public Affairs Section (PAS) Annual Program Statement

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:

·       Academic and professional lectures; seminars, and expert speaker programs

·       Science and technology learning and instruction for teachers, students

·       Addressing environmental challenges, including how to tackle climate change

·       Artistic and cultural workshops, joint performances and exhibitions;

·       Promoting human rights and bringing to the forefront issues facing minority and disenfranchised communities; or

·       Promoting the use of new technologies for social, academic, or economic development.