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Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Program Overview The Internet Society works to improve local peering and interconnection infrastructure around the world. Currently, areas without sufficient peering infrastructure face slower access, unreliable connections, and higher costs. Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) create shorter, more direct routes for Internet traffic; improve the end-user experience; and lower access costs. This increases the affordability, reliability, and…
Beyond the Net Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Beyond the Net Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation’s Beyond the Net Grant Program offers funding to support Internet Society Chapters to implement innovative projects that make a local impact by providing meaningful access to an open, trusted, and globally-connected Internet, as well as strengthening the Chapters’ presence in the surrounding community. Program Objectives Focus Areas The Foundation will support Internet Society…
Internet Governance Forum Events | Internet Society Foundation
Internet Governance Forum Events | Internet Society Foundation
The Internet Society Foundation’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) funding programme 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.
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The Internet Society Foundation funds ideas and supports communities to build, access and leverage the Internet to enrich their lives. Our philanthropic efforts aim to: expand Internet access and connectivity, build Internet resiliency, promote digital inclusion, and enable research on the future and sustainability of the Internet. In addition, our portfolio supports important work to…
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How to write a grant proposal
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…
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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…
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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 reality of life for the rural majority in Sierra Leone is often defined by digital exclusion. Poverty remains significantly higher in non-urban areas, and national Internet connectivity stands at just 18% based on recent figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and GSMA (2022–2023). These barriers leave rural populations disconnected from the social and…
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
The Internet Society Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of its Internet Governance Forum Events Grant program (IGF) for recognized National and Regional Initiatives (NRIs) and Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs). This effort is designed to financially support the organizing of these forums, whose central purpose is to foster inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue on Internet…
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
Why Internet Governance Matters The Internet is central to almost every aspect of modern life, education, healthcare, trade, and civic participation. But who is responsible for managing the Internet as a whole? Who ensures that it stays open, secure, and inclusive? The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a United Nations-convened global platform that brings together…
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
No matter where you are, inside a classroom or far beyond its walls, access to digital technology and the Internet holds enormous potential to sharpen educational skills. Yet, in many rural settings, barriers such as geographic isolation, limited transportation, cultural norms, and socioeconomic realities combine to widen the digital disconnection gap (Ahiaku, Uleanya, & Muyambi,…
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
As we observe World AIDS Day under the theme “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” we pause to recognize the isolated communities where the fight against HIV remains intensely challenging. In these areas, connectivity is more than access; it is a fundamental pillar of public health and equitable care. In Uganda’s Kalangala District, the commitment to ending…
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
BOLT Amplify: Listen to Stories of Bridging the Digital Divide
BOLT Amplify: Listen to Stories of Bridging the Digital Divide
The future of the Internet: How Pollicy is championing local languages online
The future of the Internet: How Pollicy is championing local languages online
Building the Library of the Future: How the SOLE Lab is Empowering Indigenous Communities | Internet Society Foundation
Building the Library of the Future: How the SOLE Lab is Empowering Indigenous Communities | Internet Society Foundation
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