This grant is designed to train Indonesian journalists in disaster reporting. The goal is to equip them with the skills needed to report accurately and safely during natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. The training will include workshops, field exercises, and mentorship, aiming to improve the quality of disaster coverage and public safety information.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can train Indonesian journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media, especially those working in disaster-prone areas. It also targets newsroom editors, managers, and media organizations in Indonesia.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being able to manage a selection process for at least 200 participants
- Inability to organize comprehensive training modules
- Failure to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Jakarta
- Lack of experience in disaster reporting training
- Inability to provide required program materials and documentation
What You May Need
- Proposal outlining training program
- Budget plan within $15,000 - $25,000
- Experience in disaster reporting or journalism training
- Plan for participant selection process
- Coordination plan with U.S. Embassy Jakarta
- Marketing and promotional materials
- Resource library and best practices guide
- Social media campaign plan
- Documentation of training activities
- Regular communication plan with grant officers
Cautions
- Must coordinate closely with U.S. Embassy Jakarta
- Strict adherence to training objectives and participant numbers
- Comprehensive documentation and reporting required
- Limited funding available
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are organizations capable of training Indonesian journalists in disaster-prone areas. This includes those with experience in journalism training, disaster reporting, and coordination with international partners. Applicants must be able to manage a selection process for at least 200 participants and develop comprehensive training modules.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can train Indonesian journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media, especially those working in disaster-prone areas. It also targets newsroom editors, managers, and media organizations in Indonesia.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being able to manage a selection process for at least 200 participants
- Inability to organize comprehensive training modules
- Failure to coordinate with the U.S. Embassy Jakarta
- Lack of experience in disaster reporting training
- Inability to provide required program materials and documentation
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement training programs for journalists, including workshops, field exercises, and mentorship. They can also cover costs related to training materials, venue arrangements, and promotional activities.
Total Program Funding
$25,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 28, 2026(1 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 30, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jul 27, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Develop a detailed training proposal
- Create a budget plan within the funding range
- Outline a participant selection process
- Plan for coordination with U.S. Embassy Jakarta
- Prepare marketing and promotional materials
- Design a comprehensive social media campaign
- Compile a resource library for disaster coverage
- Ensure regular communication with grant officers
- Submit all required documentation by the deadline