Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Program 2024 (up to $500,000)

Applications are open for the Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Program 2024. This post contains details on the eligibility criteria, selection criteria, deadline and how to apply  for the Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Program 2024.

The Internet Society Foundation’s Resiliency Program supports projects that increase network resiliency in communities prone to natural disasters, ensuring they are better prepared to withstand the effects on Internet connectivity.

Program Objectives:

• Ensure readiness of local communities to maintain or repair Internet connectivity.
• Re-establish Internet connectivity for communities affected by natural and climate-related disasters.

Eligibility Criteria for Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Program 2024

• Registered non-profit organizations (equivalent to US 501c3).
• Demonstrated capacity to manage grant awards between USD $250,000 to USD $500,000.
• Prior experience with Internet resiliency and/or reconnection projects.
• Prior experience working on global or multi-national projects.
• Prior experience working in disaster management, emergency response, or recovery.

Selection Criteria

• Alignment with Internet Society’s mission and work.
• Previous experience managing grants within specified amounts.
• Demonstrated capability to implement proposed project effectively.
• Project’s impact on increasing network resiliency in disaster-prone communities.

Funding/Benefits

Grants up to USD $500,000 for projects up to 24 months.

How To Apply

• Register organization in the Foundation’s grants management system, Fluxx.
• Submit application through Fluxx by the deadline.
• Applications may be in English, French, or Spanish.

Deadline: July 30, 2024