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Hi everyone,
Just wanted to share with the community the announcement of the 2018 call for grants proposals and award nominations.
If you have any questions before submitting an application, I will be happy to provide clarifications.
Apologies for cross posting, in case you have already received it through other lists.
Regards,
Sylvia
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ISIF Asia Grants and Awards program marks 10th anniversary with USD 210,000 in new funding
ISIF Asia is announcing a new round of Grants and Awards for 2018, its tenth year of operation in the Asia Pacific. In total, USD 210,000 will be shared among innovative contributions
to the development of the Internet across the Asia Pacific.
Applications are open now until 30 April 2018.
Grants
USD 194,000 will be available for funding across the following four grant categories.
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Cybersecurity Grants:
For projects working on practical solutions supporting Internet resiliency and network security.
More information. |
1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project
1x USD 13,000 grant for a new project |
Apply now |
I4D for Community Networks Grants:
For projects developing affordable, locally owned and managed communication infrastructure, deploying creative low-cost solutions that use wireless technologies, GSM and/or fibre connections.
More information. |
1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project
1x USD 23,000 grant for a new project |
Apply now |
I4D for Gender Empowerment and Innovation Grants:
For projects working to achieve gender equality in the Internet industry.
More information. |
1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project
1x USD 23,000 grant for a new project |
Apply now |
Internet Operations Research Grant:
For projects supporting the development of an independent Internet research community whose work can improve the availability, reliability and security of the Internet in the Asia Pacific, and widen its coverage, applications and benefit to the community.
More information. |
1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project
1x USD 15,000 grant for a new project |
Apply now |
Before you submit your grant proposal, please read the
ISIF Asia Frequently Asked Questions,
Guidelines for Grant Applications, and
Selection Criteria.
Awards
ISIF Asia Awards reward the positive contributions to social and economic development made by innovative projects with a cash prize of USD 3,500 and a travel grant to attend the 2018 Internet Governance Forum (USD 16,000 in total), where the awards ceremony
will take place. Two Awards are available for 2018:
- I4D Award for Community Networks
- I4D Award for Gender Empowerment and Innovation
Before you
submit your Award nomination, please read the
nomination guidelines and tips.
ISIF Asia thanks APNIC, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Internet Society for their generous funding contributions for 2018.
Visit the ISIF Asia
website for more information about key dates and how to apply.
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