Alumni United Conference 2027

The Alumni United Conference is a federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of State through the U.S. Mission to Indonesia, Public Diplomacy Section. This program is designed to support the planning and execution of a high-profile alumni engagement event that strengthens bilateral relations between the United States and Indonesia. The funding supports a comprehensive conference that brings together Indonesian alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, U.S. military programs, and U.S. higher education institutions. The initiative reflects broader U.S. public diplomacy goals of fostering people-to-people ties, showcasing American excellence, and reinforcing strategic partnerships. The primary purpose of the grant is to organize a large-scale Alumni United Conference consisting of a professional conference and a preceding gala event. The program must highlight alumni achievements, promote networking, and elevate U.S. leadership and interests. The conference is expected to include plenary sessions, panel discussions, cultural performances, and networking opportunities, all aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities. The target audience includes mid- to senior-level professionals and emerging leaders across sectors such as government, academia, business, media, and civil society who have direct connections to the United States. Funding for this opportunity ranges from 120000 to 150000 dollars, with a total program funding pool of 150000 dollars, and only one award anticipated. The performance period is limited to 12 months, and projects must begin on or after October 1, 2026. Funds may be used for program implementation, including logistics, personnel, travel, communications, and monitoring and evaluation activities. However, funding restrictions prohibit expenses related to construction, direct social services, partisan political activities, religious programming, and fundraising campaigns. Pre-award costs are also not allowable. Eligibility for this opportunity is broad and includes not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions (both public and private), alumni associations, individuals, public international organizations, and governmental institutions. However, for-profit entities are explicitly excluded from applying as prime recipients, though subcontracting is permitted. Applicants must ensure compliance with federal requirements, including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintaining an active SAM.gov registration, unless applying as an individual. Only one application per organization is allowed. The application process requires submission of standard federal forms (SF-424 series), a detailed proposal narrative (maximum 15 pages), a comprehensive budget and justification, and supporting documentation such as resumes, proof of nonprofit status, and letters of support. The proposal must clearly articulate program objectives, implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation plans, and sustainability approaches. Applications must be submitted via email to the designated program inbox by June 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. WIB. Applications are evaluated based on criteria including program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, project planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Awards are expected to be announced within approximately 120 days after the deadline. The selected recipient will enter into a grant or cooperative agreement, depending on the level of involvement from the U.S. Embassy, and must comply with reporting, branding, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle. This funding opportunity does not indicate recurring availability and is presented as a single-cycle announcement. Applicants are encouraged to align their proposals closely with U.S. strategic communication goals and demonstrate strong capacity for executing large-scale, high-visibility events that generate measurable impact and media coverage.

Align proposal with U.S. foreign policy priorities; demonstrate strong M&E plan; provide detailed and feasible implementation strategy