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    Resiliency Grant Program

    Home / Grant Programmes / Opening August / Resiliency Grant Program

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    Application Status

    Opening August


    Target Audience

    Registered non-profit organizations (equivalent to US 501c3)

    The Resiliency Program supports projects that increase network resiliency in communities prone to natural and climate-related disasters, so that these communities will be better able to prepare for and withstand the effects of natural and climate-related disasters on Internet connectivity.

    The Resiliency program is one component of the Foundation’s RARE (Resiliency & Responding to Emergencies) program, which seeks to help communities enhance preparedness and build Internet resiliency when faced with adverse events such as national disasters.

    Program Objectives

    • Ensure readiness of local communities to maintain or repair Internet connectivity 
    • Re-establish Internet connectivity for communities affected by natural and climate-related disasters

    Overview

    With the constant threat of natural and climate-related disasters, people around the world are experiencing more and more disruption in their lives and to their livelihoods. The damage from these disasters often interrupts Internet connectivity and isolates people from family, friends and information in a time of crisis and vulnerability. The Resiliency program aims to provide support for these communities to be prepared for and reconnect to the Internet quickly after natural and climate-related disasters strike.

    The Internet Society Foundation will support organizations with experience and direct knowledge of Internet resiliency to deploy resilient Internet infrastructure and provide training to local stakeholders on its use in the event or in the aftermath of natural and climate-related disasters.

    Examples of the types of projects the Foundation will support includes:

    • Supporting development of community networks
    • Hardening data centers and IXPs against environmental threats
    • Fortifying sub-sea cables and/or stations
    • Supporting ISPs to upgrade infrastructure

    Eligibility

    The basic eligibility requirements for all Foundation grants are outlined here. All applicants must ensure that they meet these basic requirements. The specific requirements for the Resiliency Program are:

    • Organizations with 501(c)(3) or equivalent status that have a mission that is aligned to that of the Internet Society
    • Demonstrated capacity to manage grant awards up to $500,000
    • Prior experience with Internet resiliency and or reconnection projects
    • Prior experience working on global projects or projects that are multi-national
    • Prior experience working in disaster management, emergency response, or recovery

    Application Process

    Applications will be accepted on an invitation-only basis in order to establish long-term, meaningful partnerships with potential grantees.

    Selection Criteria

    Organizations will be asked in the online application form to clearly demonstrate their ability to:

    • Deploy functional and sustainable network equipment in local communities around the world
    • Train local communities on proper use, maintenance, and repair of equipment
      • Organizations may have the option to partner with local Internet Society Chapters to deliver their resiliency project

    Funding

    Three grants in the amount of $500,000 per organization will be awarded in 2022. Grants will support projects lasting 2 years.  

    Timeframe

    Please check back in August 2022 for information on the upcoming grant cycle timeframe.

    How To Apply

    Only applications submitted in the Foundation’s grants management system will be considered. Incomplete submissions that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be considered (see Eligibility Requirements). Expressions of interest should be submitted to [email protected]

    You may also consult this guidance on how to develop a strong application.

    Questions?

    If you have questions about this program or the application process, please email [email protected]

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