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The Internet Society Foundation focuses on funding initiatives that strengthen the Internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. Find out more about our work.
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2026 Action Plan | Internet Society Foundation
2026 Action Plan | Internet Society Foundation
In 2026, we mark the second year of the Internet Society’s 2030 Strategy. The Internet Society Foundation‘s goal remains clear: to be a strong and trusted supporting organization that amplifies the Internet Society‘s impact worldwide. We are dedicated to helping ensure that people everywhere have access to an affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet, one that…
2025 Annual Report | Internet Society Foundation
2025 Annual Report | Internet Society Foundation
2025 Annual Report The Internet changes lives-but only when people can access it and use it safely. The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation operate as complementary parts of a single mission-driven ecosystem. Together, we align strategy, programs, and investment to advance our shared 2030 goals: expanding affordable, reliable access and ensuring that people…
Open Grant Programs
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) aims to sustain nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem.
Global Encryption Day Events | Internet Society Foundation
Global Encryption Day Events | Internet Society Foundation
This funding supports community-led activities that celebrate and defend strong end-to-end encryption on Global Encryption Day.
Beyond the Net Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Beyond the Net Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The program offers funding for Internet Society chapters to implement innovative projects that expand meaningful access to an open, trusted, and globally connected Internet.
Internet Governance Forum Events | Internet Society Foundation
Internet Governance Forum Events | Internet Society Foundation
The program supports the organization of IGF events at the local, national, regional, and global levels, as well as Schools of Internet Governance.
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Browse and search the projects we're funding around the world
How to write a grant proposal
How to write a grant proposal
There are steps you can take to improve your grant applications and chances of success significantly. This article highlights practical tips and strategies to help you avoid the top eight most common errors in received by the Internet Society Foundation.
Grant Application and Project Implementation Guidance
Grant Application and Project Implementation Guidance
Introduction The Internet Society Foundation (the Foundation) is committed to supporting all organizations interested in applying for funding with resources to strengthen grant applications. We have put together this guidance to help you think about not only the details of your project but also the impact of your project. You will see there is an…
Explore our Funding Areas
Explore our Funding Areas
We support the global Internet community – researchers, developers, nonprofits, educators and more – through the following grant programs: Beyond the Net Grant Program The Beyond the Net Grant Program offers funding to support Internet Society Chapters to implement innovative projects that make a local… BOLT Grant Program The Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) Grant Program…
News and Impact Stories
Internet Society Foundation Opens Global Call for Common Good Cyber Fund to Strengthen Cybersecurity | Internet Society Foundation
Internet Society Foundation Opens Global Call for Common Good Cyber Fund to Strengthen Cybersecurity | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of a global call for applications to the Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF), a multi-year funding initiative supporting nonprofit organizations that protect civil society and strengthen the Internet’s core cybersecurity infrastructure. Through this call, the Fund will provide at least USD $3.5 million through an estimated 15…
Indigenous Women at the Heart of the Amazon's Digital Future | Internet Society Foundation
Indigenous Women at the Heart of the Amazon's Digital Future | Internet Society Foundation
Deep in the Amazon, the Siekopaai people, one of the original Indigenous Peoples of this region, have lived in communion with the land for more than 3,000 years, across Ecuador and Peru, passing down ancestral wisdom through generations of storytellers, healers, and ceramic artists. Yet for decades, this connection has been tested by forces beyond…
Applications Open for the Research Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Applications Open for the Research Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Research Grant Program, which supports innovative research that deepens the understanding of the Internet and its impact on society. By funding forward-thinking projects and collaborations, the program aims to generate actionable insights that can help us create a more inclusive, trustworthy,…
Applications Open for the New Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Applications Open for the New Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are now accepting applications for the new Community-Centered Connectivity (CCC) grant program.
Applications Open for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Applications Open for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society and the Internet Society Foundation are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) grant program, which supports organizations worldwide in strengthening local Internet infrastructure and connectivity. Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) play a critical role in keeping traffic local, improving performance, and lowering the cost of connectivity…
Introducing the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure grantees | Internet Society Foundation
Introducing the 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure grantees | Internet Society Foundation
The 2025 Sustainable Peering Infrastructure (SPI) Grant Program has selected 24 grantees working to strengthen peering and interconnection in their local and regional contexts. To advance the Internet Society’s 2030 Strategy to make access affordable and resilient for marginalized and underserved populations, the SPI program aims to improve local Internet interconnection infrastructure by establishing new,…
A New Global Grant Program Supporting Cybersecurity Nonprofits | Internet Society Foundation
A New Global Grant Program Supporting Cybersecurity Nonprofits | Internet Society Foundation
The Common Good Cyber Fund focuses on building a resilient, sustainable ecosystem of global nonprofit organizations working in cybersecurity.
Building a smart hub in one of Kenya’s informal settlements
Building a smart hub in one of Kenya’s informal settlements
When Achieng Hope finished secondary school in Mathare, Nairobi, she had a clear goal: to become a software developer and use technology to solve problems in her community. As she puts it, “Since I was young, I wanted to be a software developer. The world we are living in is more about technology, and I…
Digitruck Salone Project: Opening Digital Doors for Rural Women and Girls | Internet Society Foundation
Digitruck Salone Project: Opening Digital Doors for Rural Women and Girls | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation Opens Funding Applications for IGFs and SIGs | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation Opens Funding Applications for IGFs and SIGs | Internet Society Foundation
Shaping the Future of the Internet: Six Lessons from Internet Governance Forums | Internet Society Foundation
Shaping the Future of the Internet: Six Lessons from Internet Governance Forums | Internet Society Foundation
From Goats to Bytes: A Rural Community’s Leap into the Digital Age | Internet Society Foundation
From Goats to Bytes: A Rural Community’s Leap into the Digital Age | Internet Society Foundation
Digital Inclusion for Youth with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | Internet Society Foundation
Digital Inclusion for Youth with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | Internet Society Foundation
Connecting Care: The Digital Lifeline Powering Uganda’s Fight Against HIV | Internet Society Foundation
Connecting Care: The Digital Lifeline Powering Uganda’s Fight Against HIV | Internet Society Foundation
From remote to resilient: connecting the Himalayas | Internet Society Foundation
From remote to resilient: connecting the Himalayas | Internet Society Foundation
A Look at KENET's Transformative Connectivity in Rural Kenya | Internet Society Foundation
A Look at KENET's Transformative Connectivity in Rural Kenya | Internet Society Foundation
Ever wondered how the Internet stays on? It’s all about Resilience! | Internet Society Foundation
Ever wondered how the Internet stays on? It’s all about Resilience! | Internet Society Foundation
Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care | Internet Society Foundation
Behind the Screen: how online platforms are transforming mental health care | Internet Society Foundation
Meet the newest grantees driving digital inclusion | Internet Society Foundation
Meet the newest grantees driving digital inclusion | Internet Society Foundation
What if the Internet doesn't speak your language? | Internet Society Foundation
What if the Internet doesn't speak your language? | Internet Society Foundation
From Easter Island to South America: How communities are reclaiming their languages online | Internet Society Foundation
From Easter Island to South America: How communities are reclaiming their languages online | Internet Society Foundation
Women entrepreneurs lead the way to bridge the digital divide in Colombia | Internet Society Foundation
Women entrepreneurs lead the way to bridge the digital divide in Colombia | Internet Society Foundation
The story behind implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster | Internet Society Foundation
The story behind implementing a Community-Led and Sustainable Internet Resilience Solution for Disaster | Internet Society Foundation
Announcing a new group of 9 grantee partners to connect the unconnected worldwide | Internet Society Foundation
Announcing a new group of 9 grantee partners to connect the unconnected worldwide | Internet Society Foundation
A Sustainable Internet for Schools and Communities in Rural Malawi | Internet Society Foundation
A Sustainable Internet for Schools and Communities in Rural Malawi | Internet Society Foundation
Bridging the Digital Divide on Colombia’s Pacific Coast: How a Community Network Transforms Lives | Internet Society Foundation
Bridging the Digital Divide on Colombia’s Pacific Coast: How a Community Network Transforms Lives | Internet Society Foundation
More than a Meeting: the SCILLS Gathering as a Milestone for Learning and Growth | Internet Society Foundation
More than a Meeting: the SCILLS Gathering as a Milestone for Learning and Growth | Internet Society Foundation
From Isolation to Innovation: how Internet access is empowering Indigenous and Quilombo communities Northern Brazil | Internet Society Foundation
From Isolation to Innovation: how Internet access is empowering Indigenous and Quilombo communities Northern Brazil | Internet Society Foundation
“Now, I can help my grandson to thrive”: How Mycelia Is Bridging the Digital Divide in Las Cruces | Internet Society Foundation
“Now, I can help my grandson to thrive”: How Mycelia Is Bridging the Digital Divide in Las Cruces | Internet Society Foundation
Women Entrepreneurs Driving Change Across Indonesia | Internet Society Foundation
Women Entrepreneurs Driving Change Across Indonesia | Internet Society Foundation
Content Moderation in the Global South: Insights from the Maghreb Region | Internet Society Foundation
Content Moderation in the Global South: Insights from the Maghreb Region | Internet Society Foundation
Meet Our 2024 Research Grantees: Shaping the Future of the Internet | Internet Society Foundation
Meet Our 2024 Research Grantees: Shaping the Future of the Internet | Internet Society Foundation
What is Indigenous Connectivity? Overcoming Barriers to Internet Access | Internet Society Foundation
What is Indigenous Connectivity? Overcoming Barriers to Internet Access | Internet Society Foundation
What’s the Gender Digital Divide? | Internet Society Foundation
What’s the Gender Digital Divide? | Internet Society Foundation
Digitruck Salone: an innovative way to connect and train women and youth
Digitruck Salone: an innovative way to connect and train women and youth
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