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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…
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Research Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
Research Grant Program | Internet Society Foundation
The program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all.
Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program- Elegibility Quiz
Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program- Elegibility Quiz
The program aims to support organizations in developing and expanding Internet access and increasing adoption in digitally excluded communities.
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 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 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…
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…
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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 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
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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