Escape The Hack: Countering Cyber Scams with an Immersive Experience for Everyday Indonesians
"Escape the Hack" uses an immersive escape room and public event to teach Indonesians how to spot and quickly report cyber scams, boosting anti-fraud efforts and protecting both Indonesian and U.S. victims.
Funder: U.S. Mission to Indonesia
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$300,000 per award (1 award expected; project period 5–12 months)
Summary: Supports an immersive public education initiative in Indonesia to counter cyber scams through interactive experiences and national outreach.
Key Information: For-profit entities are not eligible; cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
Description
This grant opportunity from the U.S. Mission to Indonesia aims to address the growing threat of cyber scams targeting both Indonesians and U.S. citizens. The program will fund the design, implementation, and national amplification of an interactive, educational escape room and launch event in Indonesia. The initiative seeks to raise public awareness about cyber scams, improve rapid reporting, and strengthen cyber resilience by engaging the public, law enforcement, and government officials through experiential learning and expert-led workshops. The project also advances U.S. strategic interests in cybersecurity cooperation and public diplomacy in Southeast Asia.
