International Girls in ICT Day: Internet Society Foundation grants support digital equality

24 April 2025

International Girls in ICT Day 2025 is celebrated on 24 April to encourage girls and women to pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This year’s theme is “Girls in ICT for inclusive digital transformation,” emphasizing the importance of gender equality in the digital world. To mark this day, the Internet Society Foundation highlights…

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Celebrating Earth Day 2025: Innovations from the Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program 

22 April 2025

Every year, on 22 April, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day and reflect on the importance of sustainability and environmental stewardship. As we mark this special day, we are reminded that creating new knowledge is critical to taking the right steps towards a greener future. In that spirit, the Internet Society Foundation is…

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2024 Impact Report: How $16.2M in grants powered change in 111 countries

19 March 2025
Three smiling Indonesian women

In 2024, the Internet Society Foundation continued its commitment to ensuring that the Internet remains a force for good that benefits everyone. Our latest Philanthropy Impact Report showcases the incredible work of our 203 grantees across 111 countries, with $16.2 million in funding supporting projects that connect communities and advance digital inclusion.  From funding community…

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Meet the new grantees improving peering and interconnection around the globe   

27 January 2025
Two men work on a communications antenna in front of a blue sky and hills in the background

We are pleased to share the 16 grantees from the 2024 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure program. This program works with local communities to build Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in markets where they are needed; enhance existing IXPs to realize their full potential; and supports organizations and communities that develop peering and interconnection. There are two types…

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Announcing a new group of grant partners to promote Internet resiliency in disaster response 

22 January 2025
Man operating a drone

The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to share the 2024 Resiliency Grant Program grantees. Nine impressive projects have been awarded funding for projects that increase network resiliency in communities prone to natural and climate-related disasters. Through these projects and the work of grantees, communities are better able to prepare for and withstand the effects of…

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Meet Our 2024 Research Grantees: Shaping the Future of the Internet 

15 January 2025
Research Program Grantees exchanging ideas

Our Research Grant Program supports global initiatives that enhance our understanding of the Internet and its importance to everyone. We are thrilled to announce the 2024 cohort of grant partners who will conduct innovative studies addressing the Internet’s critical challenges while also contributing to its sustainability and inclusivity.  This year’s 12 selected projects from six…

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The Internet Society Foundation Commits USD $3 Million to Promote Educational and Economic Inclusion in Six Countries 

18 September 2024
Young women around a computer in Patna, Bihar, India

The Internet Society Foundation is delighted to announce grant funding to 13 projects in six countries to promote educational and economic opportunities through more knowledgeable and skillful Internet use. In its fifth year of operation, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program continues to support organizations with strong relationships with the communities they serve…

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Announcing the 2024 BOLT Grant Program: Empowering Innovation for Global Internet Access 

2 July 2024
Two people lighting candles at a gathering for SOLE Colombia

The Internet Society Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 edition of our Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) Grant Program. This initiative is designed to support teams of innovators dedicated to improving Internet access and connectivity in unconnected or underserved communities worldwide.  The BOLT Grant Program focuses on developing access and connectivity solutions…

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Announcing new round of funding to promote Internet resiliency in disaster response 

11 June 2024
A city impacted by a natural disaster

We are thrilled to announce a new round of funding for our Resiliency Grant Program, which supports projects that ensure local communities are prepared to deploy, maintain, and repair Internet infrastructure and restore connectivity in areas affected by natural disasters.  Grants ranging from USD $250,000 to $500,000 will be awarded for projects lasting up to…

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Announcing $4.5 Million in Funding to Support Research on the Future of the Internet 

2 April 2024
A group of staff discuss their project around a table in front of a glass wall

We are proud to announce the opening of our 2024 application cycle for the Research Grant Program. This program offers grants of up to US$500,000 to support researchers worldwide examining the future and sustainability of the Internet. We encourage independent researchers, non-profit organizations, and public research institutions worldwide to submit proposals that explore the following…

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