Internet Freedom Fund
This fund supports innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings.
Scope
What it supports
- Technology development
- Applied research
- Improving the digital security ecosystem
- Events and community convenings
Review
How applications are assessed
- Does it fit OTF's remit?
- Does it solve an existing problem with real-world applicability?
- Is it cost effective?
- Is it sustainable?
- Is it complementary to existing efforts?
Detail
At a glance
- Award$10,000 to $900,000 for up to 24 months. Ideal applicants seek $50,000 to $200,000 for efforts of 6 to 12 months.
- ProcessTwo stages, rolling. A short Concept Note first; a full Proposal by invitation. The Advisory Council conducts the final review.
- TimelineFeedback within approximately 6 to 8 weeks of submitting a Concept Note.
- Who can applyIndividuals aged 18 or over, or organisations (for-profit or nonprofit), irrespective of nationality, creed or sex. Not available in OFAC-restricted countries.
Examples
Projects this fund has supported
- OONI
- VPNalyzer
- Tor Project
- Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa
- Mobile Surveillance Monitor
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Status: Accepting applications, rolling
Applications are made on OTF's own application system. The Applicant Guidebook explains the guidelines, the Concept Note and Proposal guides and the evaluation criteria in one place.