CFPs: Strengthening the Indonesian Child Protection Commission

Deadline: 19-Jul-2026

The AIPJ3 grant supports Indonesian organisations to strengthen the institutional capacity of Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI) in monitoring and evaluating children’s rights, especially for children in contact with the justice system. The program focuses on child rights-based monitoring frameworks, institutional strengthening, data systems, and coordination with regional bodies (KPAD). Funding of up to IDR 900,000,000 is available for projects lasting up to 16 months starting September 2026.

The Australia–Indonesia Partnership for Justice Phase 3 (AIPJ3) funding initiative supports improvements in child rights monitoring systems in Indonesia, with a focus on strengthening the capacity of:

• Komisi Perlindungan Anak Indonesia (KPAI)
• Komisi Perlindungan Anak Daerah (KPAD)

The program is part of AIPJ3’s Access to Justice Strategy, aimed at improving justice outcomes and protection mechanisms for children in contact with the law.

Core Goal

To strengthen KPAI’s ability to:

• Monitor and evaluate children’s rights fulfilment
• Improve evidence-based reporting systems
• Enhance coordination between national and regional child protection bodies
• Strengthen justice system accountability for children

Key Focus Areas

Child Rights-Based Monitoring and Evaluation

• Implementation of rights-based frameworks
• Use of principles such as:
  • Non-discrimination
  • Best interests of the child
  • Participation
  • Right to life, survival, and development

Institutional Strengthening

• Improving KPAI operational systems
• Enhancing coordination between KPAI and KPAD
• Strengthening governance and accountability mechanisms

Data Systems and Evidence-Based Monitoring

• Development of data collection tools
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Reporting and analysis systems
• Documentation of child rights outcomes

Justice System and Policy Reform Support

• Criminal justice reform for children
• Access to justice improvements
• Policy development related to child protection
• Institutional coordination mechanisms

Stakeholder Engagement

• Government institutions
• Civil society organisations
• Community stakeholders
• Child-focused advocacy groups

Program Activities

The implementing organisation will support KPAI through:

Technical Assistance

• Assess institutional readiness of KPAI
• Develop operational guidelines for monitoring systems
• Strengthen monitoring and evaluation tools
• Improve data collection methodologies

Capacity Building

• Training for KPAI and KPAD staff
• Technical coaching and mentoring
• Knowledge-sharing workshops
• Resources on child rights monitoring

Coordination and Engagement

• Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations
• Strengthen coordination between national and regional bodies
• Support safe child participation mechanisms

Monitoring and Evaluation Support

• Conduct monitoring activities with KPAI
• Support data analysis and reporting
• Document lessons learned and best practices
• Produce final evaluation report on child rights fulfilment

Expected Outputs

• Strengthened child rights monitoring framework operationalisation
• Improved institutional capacity of KPAI and KPAD
• Enhanced data systems for child rights reporting
• Final monitoring and evaluation report
• Strategy for long-term institutional strengthening

Funding Overview

• Maximum grant: IDR 900,000,000
• Project duration: up to 16 months
• Start date: September 2026
• Covers:
  • Personnel costs
  • Expert and technical assistance
  • Operational expenses
  • Activity implementation costs
  • Participation of KPAI representatives

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Organisations

• Legally registered Indonesian NGOs
• Civil society organisations (CSOs)
• Universities and academic institutions
• Research institutions
• Philanthropic organisations

Application Formats

• Individual organisation applications
• Consortium applications (allowed)
  • Must include a lead organisation meeting eligibility requirements

Encouraged Applicants

• Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
• Consortia involving disability-focused organisations

Why This Programme Matters

• Strengthens child protection systems in Indonesia
• Improves justice outcomes for children in contact with the law
• Enhances evidence-based policymaking
• Builds stronger institutional accountability
• Promotes inclusive and participatory child rights monitoring

How It Works

Step 1: Identify Institutional Role

• Define technical contribution to KPAI system strengthening
• Assess experience in child rights or justice systems

Step 2: Build Consortium (if applicable)

• Select lead organisation
• Define partner roles
• Align technical expertise across institutions

Step 3: Develop Proposal

• Institutional assessment plan
• Monitoring and evaluation framework support
• Capacity-building strategy
• Data systems strengthening approach

Step 4: Budget Planning

• Include personnel and expert costs
• Operational and activity costs
• Stakeholder engagement and travel
• KPAI participation support costs

Step 5: Submit Application

• Ensure compliance with eligibility requirements
• Provide implementation timeline (up to 16 months)

Step 6: Implementation and Reporting

• Conduct technical assistance activities
• Deliver training and system improvements
• Produce final M&E report and recommendations

Common Mistakes

• Weak alignment with child rights-based monitoring framework
• Insufficient institutional capacity-building design
• Poor coordination plan with KPAI/KPAD
• Underestimating data system development complexity
• Missing consortium governance structure (if applicable)

Tips for a Strong Application

• Demonstrate strong expertise in child rights or justice systems
• Clearly define monitoring and evaluation methodology support
• Include practical data system strengthening tools
• Show experience in multi-stakeholder coordination
• Emphasize inclusion, especially for vulnerable children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the AIPJ3 grant for?

• Supports strengthening of KPAI’s child rights monitoring systems
  • Focus on children in contact with the justice system
  • Improves accountability and evidence-based reporting

What is the maximum funding amount?

• Up to IDR 900,000,000 per project
  • Covers personnel, operations, and technical assistance
  • Includes participation of KPAI representatives

How long is the project duration?

• Up to 16 months
  • Starting in September 2026

Who can apply?

• Eligible applicants include:
  • Indonesian NGOs
  • Civil society organisations
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Philanthropic organisations
• Consortium applications are allowed

What are the main activities funded?

• Institutional readiness assessment
• Development of monitoring frameworks
• Capacity building and training
• Data collection and analysis systems
• Stakeholder coordination and engagement

What is the main outcome expected?

• A strengthened, operational child rights monitoring system
  • Improved KPAI and KPAD coordination
  • Final monitoring and evaluation report
  • Long-term institutional strengthening strategy

Conclusion

The AIPJ3 grant supports systemic improvements in child rights monitoring in Indonesia by strengthening KPAI’s institutional capacity. Through technical assistance, data system development, and capacity building, the program enhances evidence-based monitoring and improves justice outcomes for children in contact with the law.

For more information, visit AIPJ3.