Voices for the Future — U.S. Mission to Indonesia funding opportunity
U.S. Mission to Indonesia · Federal agency

Voices for the Future

Posted 9d ago

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1. Project Objectives Indonesia is the world’s third largest democracy and over half of its population is under the age 30. Because of this large youth demographic, the United States has an opportunit...

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Award $50k–$150k Deadline in 20 days Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jul 2, 2026
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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $50,000 – $150,000, total pool ~$150,000.
  • Next deadline: July 31, 2026.
  • Issued by: U.S. Mission to Indonesia.
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
  • Award: $50k–$150k. Total program pool: $150,000.
  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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About the funder

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Award amount
$50k–$150k
Deadline
in 20 days
Jul 31, 2026
Total pool
$150k

About this opportunity

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION 1. Project Objectives Indonesia is the world’s third largest democracy and over half of its population is under the age 30. Because of this large youth demographic, the United States has an opportunity to engage the next generation of Indonesian leaders. For the last several favorability towards the United States has failed to increase despite good government-to-government relations that have resulted in support for trade and military agreements. Meanwhile, as countries such as Russia and China have invested heavily in soft power tactics, their favorability ratings have grown substantially. Adversaries in the region further invest substantial resources to altering public perceptions of America and government policies through information warfare in both traditional and digital media. The Embassy Voices for the Future debate team network and championship will support young Indonesian leaders who will help counter growing narratives against the United States that may threaten policy wins. In the age of rapidly developing technology that will fundamentally alter the information space, sharpening the critical English language skills of Indonesian youth will equip them to navigate complex information environments, identify anti-American propaganda and media manipulation, and advocate for policies that promote reciprocal trade, regional security, and - Indonesia cooperation. This program will build upon the popularity of our youth programing, including YSEALI programing, which receives substantially more applications than available slots – allowing more youth with interest in the United States to build positive connections with America. EducationUSA will also hold information sessions on legal study pathways with students. Project Audience(s): ● Geographic Location: , Padang. ● Indonesian high school students ages 15-17 with good English proficiency and a demonstrated strong academic record. ● Indonesian high school teachers and debate coaches. Project Goal: Demonstrate commitment to Indonesia’s next generation of leaders. Strengthen civic literacy among Indonesian high school students through structured debate training and competition. Develop critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills that prepare youth for leadership in civil the private sector. Expand English-language proficiency in an applied, communicative context. Build lasting networks among Indonesian youth across regions, fostering national cohesion and cross-cultural understanding. Advance people-to-people ties between Indonesia and the United States by exposing participants to American traditions and values. Project Objectives: ● Objective 1: Establish Voices for the Future debate teams in at least 20 schools through academic programing and coaching focused on critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills that prepare youth for leadership. This objective builds the program's foundation by recruiting a minimum of 20 partner high schools across Makassar, plus Jakarta-based high schools through an open call, equipping students with a structured debate curriculum focused on critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation in English. Each school will have a dedicated coach or faculty advisor to guide students through regular practice sessions using consistent training materials and assessment tools and may form mentorships with a Embassy Regional English Language Fellow. By embedding debate training directly into school activities, the program ensures that young Indonesians across multiple regions develop the civic and leadership skills they need to contribute meaningfully to their communities and country. ● Objective 2: Strengthen teacher and coach capacity through Training of Trainers (ToT) This objective ensures the program's long-term sustainability by building the skills of the educators.

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U.S. Mission to Indonesia
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  • Arizona
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  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
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  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
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  • Maryland
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  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
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  • Montana
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Source ID363043
PostedJul 2, 2026

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