Internet Society Foundation Resiliency Grant Program

Applications are now open for the Internet Society Foundation’s Resiliency Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About ISF Resiliency Grant Program

Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 19, 2024
Category: Grants

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.

Sponsor Organisation: Internet Society Foundation

Benefits of ISF Resiliency Grant Program

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

ISF Resiliency Grant Program Requirments

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.

Application Date and Process

Applicants are strongly encouraged to register their organization in the Foundation’s grants managements system, Fluxx, prior to the application window opening. Only applications submitted in the Foundation’s grants management system, Fluxx, by the deadline will be considered for funding. We encourage you to submit your application early.

Applications may be submitted in English, French, or Spanish. Incomplete submissions that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be considered (see Eligibility Requirements). Please allow adequate time to prepare your application as it will be closely reviewed by Foundation staff.

Organizations can register for Fluxx here. You may wish to consult this guidance on how to develop a strong application.

Please note that the registration process can take up to two days to complete after creating an account.

View the application template.