Internet Society Beyond the Net Small Grant Program 2024

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About Internet Society Beyond the Net Small Grant Program

These projects aim to enhance learning and engagement opportunities while strengthening chapters’ relationships and presence in their communities. The program promotes an open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet that positively impacts humanity.

Focus Areas:

• Small, short-term projects include events, workshops, trainings, webinars, research initiatives, and pilot ideas.
• Activities promoting an open, secure, and trustworthy Internet with a positive impact on humanity.
• Addressing specific Internet needs within communities.

• Sponsor Organisation: Internet Society Foundation

Benefits of Internet Society Beyond the Net Small Grant Program

The following are the program benefits:

• Grants of up to USD 5,000
• Funding for events, workshops, training, webinars, research initiatives, and pilot projects
• Compensation for chapter members or external contractors
• Encouragement to recruit experts from within the chapter member communities

Internet Society Beyond the Net Small Grant Program Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be an Internet Society Chapter in good standing
• Have an official bank account in the chapter’s name
• Not undergoing a rejuvenation process
• Submitted all required reports for previous Foundation-funded projects
• Can manage up to three active Beyond the Net grants simultaneously

Beyond the Net Small grants are available to Internet Society Chapters that:

• Are in good standing or pre-rejuvenation.
• Have an official bank account in their name.
• Are not undergoing rejuvenation.
• Have submitted all required reports for past Foundation-funded projects.
• Can manage up to three active Beyond the Net grants (two Small and one Large) at a time.

Project Design Parameters:

• Submit applications 8-10 weeks before the proposed project start date.
• Proposals must have a clear focus and cohesive objectives.
• Projects must be completed within 1-9 months.
• Funds may be used to compensate chapter members or external contractors, with personnel expenses not exceeding 20% of the total grant amount.
• Include names and qualifications of paid staff in applications and budgets.
• Show current currency exchange rates in budgets.

Required Documents

 

Applicants must submit the following criteria:

• Completed application form
• Budget and work plan template
• Names and qualifications of paid staff
• Currency exchange rates in budgets (if applicable)
• Objective Writing Guidance
• 3-Tab Budget Report Template for all grant reports

Selection Criteria

Following are the application selection criteria and details:

• Applications reviewed based on alignment with Beyond the Net program objectives
• Projects evaluated on clarity, realism, and demonstrated need
• Consideration of the chapter’s ability to develop or strengthen local relationships and partnerships
• Assessment of clear objectives and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and evaluated quarterly

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply 

 Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly.

Application Deadline

10 October, 2024

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