# National Disaster Coverage Training for Indonesian Journalists

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-jakarta-fy26-09-national-disaster-coverage-training-for-indonesian/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363318

> U.S. Mission to Indonesia offered grants of up to $25,000 (at least $15,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on August 28, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-JAKARTA-FY26-09 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Indonesia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $25,000 |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $25,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Indonesia-based non-profit organizations and non-government organizations (NGO)• Indonesian public and private educational institutions• Indonesian journalism associations and media development organizations• Indonesian civil society organizations with experience in journalism training or disaster preparednessApplications from organizations that have experience in managing journalism training programs, media capacity building, disaster preparedness initiatives, and professional development programs are encouraged to apply. For-profit entities, even those that may fall into the categories listed above, are not eligible to apply for this NOFO.

## What the grant funds

1. Project Background, Goals, and Objectives Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone nations on earth. Situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire and spanning more than 17,000 islands, the archipelago experiences an extraordinary frequency of natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, and landslides affecting millions of people and causing billions of dollars in economic losses each year. North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Central Sulawesi represent some of the highest-risk disaster zones in the country, sitting atop active fault lines, near active volcanoes, and along coastlines vulnerable to tsunamis and storm surge. North Sumatra and West Sumatra were hit by extreme weather at the end of 2025 that caused massive landslide and took the lives of hundreds of locals. Central Sulawesi was devastated by the 2018 Palu earthquake and tsunami, which killed more than 4,000 people. Despite this persistent threat environment, most journalists working in these regions lack formal training in the specialized skills required to cover disasters safely and effectively, including safety protocols for hazardous environments, crisis communication best practices, fact-checking and digital verification tools, coordination with emergency officials, and public safety information delivery. When disasters strike and journalists are unprepared, inaccurate reporting can impede evacuation and undermine public trust in emergency systems. The training will be conducted through workshops, field exercises, mentorship, and simulated disaster scenarios. By strengthening the capacity of local journalists to report accurately and responsibly during crises, this initiative promotes a free, independent, and professional press and supports resilient, well-informed communities that are better equipped to withstand and recover from disasters, advancing the U.S. foreign policy goal of strengthening regional disaster response and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-JAKARTA-FY26-09 still open?

No. It closed on August 28, 2026.

### Who can apply for National Disaster Coverage Training for Indonesian Journalists?

U.S. Mission to Indonesia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for National Disaster Coverage Training for Indonesian Journalists?

Closed August 28, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $25,000 each. About $25,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.