Indonesian Fund 2025 Officially Opened, Government Prepares IDR 465 Billion For Cultural Advancement

JAKARTA - The government has re-opened the registration of the 2025 Indonesianna Fund, with an allocation of Rp465 billion. This program, which is managed by the Ministry of Culture together with the Education Fund Management Institute (LPDP), is one of the main instruments in strengthening the promotion of national culture in a sustainable manner.

The Indosaiana Fund was officially launched by the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon at Graha Utama, Building A, 3rd Floor, Ministry of Culture, Monday, May 5. In the event, Fadli emphasized the importance of the Indonesiana Fund as proof of the presence of the state in supporting cultural preservation and innovation.

"Without the support of public funds, many local cultural practices can be marginalized and even lost. Indonesian funds are present as the state's commitment to preserving legacy, as well as encouraging cultural innovation," said Fadli.

This year, the Indonesianna Fund targets more than 1,000 beneficiaries, including individuals, communities, and cultural institutions. Funds are channeled from the management of the Endowment Cultural Fund, which has now reached IDR 5 trillion since it was first rolled out in 2021.

The Director of LPDP Research Facilitation, Ayom Widipaminto, said that the basic value of funds continues to grow through a careful and sustainable investment strategy. "We want this Abadi Fund not only to be large in nominal terms, but to have a real impact through innovative and inclusive programs," he said.

11 Indonesian Fund Fund Funding Categories 2025

This year's Indonesian Fund Program includes 11 aid schemes that reach various needs of cultural actors, including:

1. Public Space Empowerment

2. Creation of Innovative Creative Works

3. Sinema Indonesia

4. Documentation of Maestro's Work

5. Institutional support

6. Study of Cultural Advancement Objects

7. International Distribution Assistance Fund

8. Cultural Interaction

9. Cultural Entrepreneurship

10. Artifact Restoration

11. Sustainable Cultural Heritage

Pendaftaran dilakukan secara daring melalui laman resmi: https://danaindonesiana.kemenbud.go.id. Proses seleksi dilakukan oleh tim independen yang terdiri dari para ahli kebudayaan lintas bidang.

Real Impact Of Indonesian Funds

Seno Joko Suyono from the Borobudur Writers and Cultural Festival (BWCF), recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Indonesianna Funds, said this program changed the face of the festival it manages. We can realize a moving festival format, moving from city to city, maximizing the potential of local cultural heritage sites," said Seno.

The Ministry of Culture acts as manager of program substance, ranging from socialization, selection to determination of beneficiaries. Meanwhile, LPDP is responsible for the financial aspect and distribution of funds.

The launch of the 2025 Indonesianna Fund was also attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Giring Ganesha Djumaryo, Director of Finance and General Affairs of LPDP Emannuel Agust Hartono, and DKI Jakarta cultural observer, Eki Pitung.

At the end of his speech, Fadli Zon emphasized that culture is a collective responsibility. "Government does not belong to one group. This belongs to all. Indonesian funds must be a shared instrument. Each rupiah must have an impact," he said.

The Ministry of Culture invites all cultural actors to use the Indonesian Fund as an opportunity to build a strong, inclusive, and sustainable cultural ecosystem.