Internet Freedom Fund
This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that promote internet freedom through technology development, research, and digital security, with a focus on first-time applicants and underrepresented groups.
The Internet Freedom Fund supports innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings. It is the primary opportunity through which Open Technology Fund supports global internet freedom projects, focusing on technology development and implementation, applied research, convenings, and digital security projects. The fund prioritizes projects from individuals or organizations applying for the first time, those who identify as under-represented, and projects addressing underfunded areas. Awards range from $10,000 to $900,000 for up to 24 months, with ideal applicants seeking between $50,000 and $200,000 for efforts lasting 6 to 12 months.
Award Range
$10,000 - $900,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Funding is performance-based and dispersed upon completion of objectives.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility Individuals or organizations (for-profit or nonprofit) of all ages irrespective of nationality, creed, or sex are eligible to apply. OTF is not able to support applicants within countries that the United States has trade restrictions or export sanctions as determined by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Open Technology Fund
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