Tanoto Foundation is pleased to announce the release of Request for Proposals (RFP No. 650/TF-JKT/VIII/2025) to identify an Implementing Agency for the FAASTER Program (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Improvement through Systematic, Timely, and Cost-Effective Data-Driven Decision Making).

The FAASTER Program is a multi-year initiative (October 1, 2025 – December 31, 2029) designed to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) outcomes among early grade students across 10 districts in 4 provinces (selected from five Tanoto Foundation partner provinces: North Sumatra, Riau, Jambi, Central Java, and East Kalimantan). The program will integrate structured pedagogy, technology-enabled diagnostics, data-informed decision-making, and capacity strengthening for teachers, school leaders, and local government stakeholders.

Key details of the RFP:

• Issuing Date: August 22, 2025
• Budget Ceiling: IDR 82.5 billion (inclusive of tax and management fee)
• Selection Timeline:
  • Online FAQ Session: August 27, 2025 (10:00–12:00 WIB)
  • Proposal Submission Deadline: September 7, 2025 (23:59 WIB)
  • Shortlisted Candidate Presentations: September 10, 2025
  • Award Notification: September 12, 2025

The complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document is available at the following link: http://bit.ly/47KOMJd

Prospective partners may register for the online FAQ session on August 27, 2025 (10:00–12:00 WIB) using the following link: http://bit.ly/474Q81a.

Proposal submissions and inquiries should be directed to:

• Mr. David Ongkowijoyo – david_ongkowijoyo@tanotofoundation.org
• Ms. Desi Ariyani – desi_ariyani@tanotofoundation.org
• Mr. Erwin Tjakra – erwin_tjakra@tanotofoundation.org

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to collaborating in advancing foundational learning in Indonesia.

Sincerely,
Tanoto Foundation