We support the global Internet community – researchers, developers, nonprofits, educators and more – through the following grant programs:
BOLT Grant Program
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The Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) Grant Program supports technical and social innovations that promote Internet connectivity.
Resiliency Grant Program
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The Resiliency Grant Program provides support for communities to be prepared for and reconnect to the Internet quickly after climate-related disasters strike.
Emergency Response Grant Program
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The Emergency Response Grant Program provides funding to organizations working on projects that utilize the Internet to improve lives during or in response to an emergency situation.
Research Grant Program
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The Research Grant Program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all.
SCILLS Grant Program
The Strengthening Communities/Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) Grant Program expands economic growth and increases educational opportunities by supporting individuals and communities to more knowledgeably and skillfully use the Internet.
We also manage several funding areas targeted specifically towards the Internet Society community:
Community Funding
Beyond the Net Large Grant Program
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The Beyond the Net Large Grant Program offers funding to support Internet Society Chapters to implement innovative projects that make a local…
Beyond the Net Small Grant Program
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The Beyond the Net Small Grant Program offers funding to support Internet Society Chapters to implement short-term projects with a goal of providing learning…
Internet Governance Forum Events
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The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) funding program supports the organization of IGF events at the local, national, regional and global levels, as well as Schools of Internet Governance. The goal of the IGF is to encourage an open and inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogue on policy issues related to Internet governance. The goal of Schools of Internet Governance is to ensure that diverse actors have the skills to participate in Internet governance structures and shape the future of the Internet.
Encryption Day
This funding supports efforts to defend strong encryption through the annual Global Encryption Day and other events. Learn how you can apply for funding for activities that support and celebrate Global Encryption Day 2023.
Internet Infrastructure
Connecting the Unconnected
The Connecting the Unconnected funding program supports communities and local organizations working to build and expand Internet infrastructure for people living in rural, remote, and low-income areas.
Sustainable Peering Infrastructure
The Sustainable Peering Infrastructure funding program supports local communities to build IXPs that make the Internet faster and more affordable.
Sustainable Technical Communities
The Sustainable Technical Communities funding program supports the organization of technical events, in order to enable strong and sustainable technical communities that help the Internet thrive.