U.S. Embassy Jakarta Media Small Grants Competition
The U.S. Embassy Jakarta Media Small Grants Competition funds projects in Indonesia to train journalists and students in press freedom, digital freedom, and fact-based journalism, focusing on Sumatra, West Java, Kalimantan, and Papua.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 11:59 p.m. WIB)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per award; up to $20,000 total program funding; project period up to 12 months
Summary: Supports capacity-building journalism projects in Indonesia, with priority for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs.
Key Information: Applicants must be Indonesian nationals and alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchanges in journalism.
Description
This grant opportunity supports Indonesian journalists and media professionals—specifically alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs—in implementing capacity-building projects that advance press freedom, digital freedom, data-driven journalism, fact-based journalism, investigative journalism, or the use of AI in journalism. The program aims to strengthen skills, networks, and public awareness related to the integrity and freedom of the press in Indonesia, with priority given to projects benefiting Sumatra, West Java, Kalimantan, and Papua.
Projects should emphasize verifiable, evidence-based reporting and information integrity, and must avoid classifying policy disagreements or political views as misinformation. The initiative is part of the U.S. government’s efforts to promote freedom of speech, digital rights, and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region.
