Indonesia

Guidelines

The formal expansion of OSI programming into Southeast Asia focuses heavily on Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country and the largest Islamic nation, which has begun a precarious and challenging transition since the fall of General Suharto in 1998.

OSI engagement in Indonesia is multifaceted. The Tifa Foundation, OSI's most prominent partner in the country, is an indigenous foundation created with the OSI support in 2000. Tifa's work encompasses grant giving and operational programs in the areas of access to justice, local governance, media, pluralism, and civil society in democracy.

In concert with Tifa, OSI facilitates grants and operational programs through the Indonesia Project, which focuses on access to justice, media, local government capacity building, and public health.

To Apply

The Indonesia Project accepts proposals for projects taking place in Indonesia in the following areas:

• access to justice;
• media;
• local government capacity building;
• public health.

Concept papers are accepted on are rolling basis. Papers should be 2–3 pages in length and give a detailed summary of project objectives and activities. Organizations whose concept papers fall within Indonesia Project funding priorities will be invited to submit complete proposals in accordance with project guidelines.

All queries should be sent to Rebecca Iwerks at riwerks@sorosny.org.

All proposals are viewed in conjunction with relevant OSI programs, and proposals that have already been submitted to other OSI branches need not be re-submitted.

Ineligibility

The Indonesia Project cannot fund the follow types of projects:

• unsolicited research projects, conference proposals, and organizational newsletters;
• social welfare projects, including health care, schools, orphanages, and provision of social services;
• cultural projects, including those related to cultural heritage and preservation, museums, literature, and fine and performing arts unless directly connected to the protection and promotion of civil and political rights;
• environmental projects unless directly connected to the protection and promotion of civil and political rights;
• development projects (i.e., construction of buildings, well digging);
• microfinance and loans;
• grants to individuals.