Announcing new round of innovation grants to address Internet connectivity gap

6 July 2023
Man sits at computer screens in an office in India

We are excited to announce a new round of grant funding to advance Internet access and connectivity around the world through our BOLT program. In its third year, the BOLT grant program aims to support teams of creatives, technologists, and researchers to develop innovative solutions to Internet connectivity, particularly among communities where current technologies are unavailable…

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What is digital equity?  

21 June 2023

Two-thirds of the world’s population uses the Internet, but 2.7 billion people remain offline. This means that one in three people cannot benefit from the economic, educational, political, social and health potential of being connected. This article explores the concept of digital equity and its significance in today’s interconnected world. It delves into the definition…

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How to write a grant proposal

8 May 2023
How to write better grant ptoposals

Securing grant funding through our programs can be an excellent way to support your organization’s mission and goals. However, the grant application process can be highly competitive and challenging. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your chances of success significantly. This article highlights practical tips and strategies to help you avoid the…

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Announcing new round of digital inclusion grants through SCILLS program

30 April 2023
Photo of man and woman standing in front of a mural

We are thrilled to announce a new round of grant funding to support digital inclusion through our SCILLS program. In its fourth year, the Strengthening Communities, Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) program aims to promote economic inclusion and increase educational opportunities by supporting individuals and communities to more knowledgeably and skillfully use the Internet. Currently operating in…

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New round of funding available to support research on the future of the Internet 

12 April 2023
A team farm in India

The Internet Society Foundation has launched its first application round in 2023 for grant funding to support researchers around the world in examining the future and sustainability of the Internet. Now in its fourth year, the Research grant program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all. This program is open to…

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Opening 1 May: USD $5 million in grant funding to support digital transformation

3 April 2023
Blanca Cecilia-Martinez, Scill grantee from Colnodo Fundacion Capital, Colombia

If your organization is working to promote digital skills in education and income-generating opportunities, an exciting funding opportunity is opening on 1 May 2023. Officially launched in 2019, the Internet Society Foundation was established to fund initiatives that strengthen the Internet so that it can effectively serve all people. The Foundation’s work supports the vision of an…

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