The Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs leads Department efforts to expand and strengthen the relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other countries.
The grant program seeks to fund projects aligning with the strategic partnership between Indonesia and the U.S., emphasizing educational, cultural, informational, and media initiatives. These projects must incorporate American elements, or connections with American experts, organizations, or institutions, to foster a deeper understanding of U.S. policy and perspectives. The program supports a wide range of activities, including educational seminars, expert speaker engagements, professional and academic exchanges, professional development, and artistic or cultural events that focus on American culture or U.S.-Indonesia cooperation.