The 'Voices for the Future' grant aims to support young Indonesian leaders by enhancing their debate, critical thinking, and English skills. This initiative seeks to improve perceptions of the United States in Indonesia by engaging high school students and teachers in structured debate training and competitions. The program will establish debate teams in at least 20 schools, provide training for teachers, and culminate in a national debate championship.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations interested in partnering with the U.S. Embassy to implement a debate training program in Indonesia. The target audience includes Indonesian high school students aged 15-17 with good English proficiency and Indonesian high school teachers and debate coaches.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to partner with at least 20 schools in specified locations
- Inability to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy
- Non-compliance with U.S. government branding and communication requirements
- Lack of experience in educational program implementation
- Failure to meet application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Partnership agreements with schools
- Curriculum and training materials
- Budget plan
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
- Communication strategy
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Letters of support from stakeholders
- Registration with relevant Indonesian authorities
Cautions
- The U.S. Embassy will have substantial involvement in program implementation.
- Strict adherence to U.S. government branding and communication guidelines is required.
- Program activities must align with U.S. foreign policy objectives.
- Financial oversight will be conducted by the U.S. Embassy.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, meaning any organization with the capacity to implement the program can apply. This includes educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations capable of partnering with schools in Jakarta, Samarinda, Makassar, and Padang to establish debate teams and conduct training sessions.
Overview
This grant is for organizations interested in partnering with the U.S. Embassy to implement a debate training program in Indonesia. The target audience includes Indonesian high school students aged 15-17 with good English proficiency and Indonesian high school teachers and debate coaches.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to partner with at least 20 schools in specified locations
- Inability to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy
- Non-compliance with U.S. government branding and communication requirements
- Lack of experience in educational program implementation
- Failure to meet application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for program design, partnership development, training workshops, debate bootcamps, and organizing the national debate championship. They may also cover costs related to curriculum development, travel for U.S. experts, and marketing and outreach activities.
Total Program Funding
$150,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 31, 2026(28 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 8, 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a comprehensive program proposal
- Secure partnerships with at least 20 schools
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Create a curriculum and training materials
- Draft a monitoring and evaluation plan
- Establish a communication and outreach strategy
- Gather letters of support from local stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with U.S. government branding requirements
- Submit application by the deadline