Creative Industries Film Lab and Residency - American Film Showcase 2026

The Creative Industries Film Lab and Residency is a funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Mission to Indonesia under the U.S. Department of State’s Public Diplomacy Section. This program is funded through Smith Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds and is designed to support a cooperative agreement that advances U.S. foreign policy objectives through cultural and creative industry engagement. The initiative is aligned with the American Film Showcase and focuses on strengthening bilateral ties between the United States and Indonesia by promoting American leadership in film, technology, and creative industries. The program is structured as a short-term, high-impact engagement tied to a major regional film festival event. The primary purpose of the grant is to design and implement a combined exhibition and training program that showcases American cinematic excellence and fosters professional development among Indonesian filmmakers. The initiative includes two major components: a professionally designed exhibition booth at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival Market and a multi-day immersive film residency workshop. These components aim to promote U.S. industry standards, intellectual property protections, and technological innovation while building sustainable professional networks between U.S. and Indonesian film communities. Funding for this opportunity ranges between 25000 and 35000 dollars, with a total program funding pool of 35000 dollars and one anticipated award. The period of performance is limited to three months, with an anticipated project start date of October 1, 2026. Funds are intended to support program implementation activities such as event logistics, training delivery, outreach, and coordination with stakeholders. Construction activities, direct social services, political activities, and commercial ventures are explicitly prohibited uses of funds. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required and does not influence evaluation scoring. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, alumni associations, and individuals. However, only one nonprofit entity may serve as the prime recipient, even if subcontracting occurs. Applicants must meet registration requirements such as obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier and maintaining an active SAM.gov registration, except for individuals who are exempt. Organizations may only submit one proposal, and multiple submissions will result in disqualification. Additional eligibility restrictions exclude for-profit entities and projects that duplicate existing efforts or focus on institutional growth rather than programmatic impact. The application process requires submission of standardized federal forms (SF-424 series), a detailed narrative proposal, a budget and justification, and supporting documentation such as resumes and letters of support. The proposal must clearly outline program design, objectives, implementation timeline, monitoring and evaluation plans, and organizational capacity. Applications must be submitted via email to the designated program address by August 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM Western Indonesia Time. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. Applications are evaluated based on criteria including program quality and feasibility, organizational capacity, project planning, budget justification, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainability. Each criterion is weighted, with program quality carrying the highest importance. Applicants may be notified of results within approximately 120 days after the deadline. Selected recipients will enter into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of State, which includes reporting requirements, financial oversight, and compliance with federal regulations and branding guidelines. The program is not explicitly recurring, and no future cycles are guaranteed. The timeline includes a fixed submission deadline, anticipated award notifications within four months, and a short implementation window. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program office via email for any clarification during the application process.

Align proposal closely with U.S. foreign policy goals; provide detailed implementation plan; ensure strong monitoring and evaluation framework; demonstrate organizational capacity