Chapter Admin Funding
Annual funding to help Internet Society chapters improve their operations, legal status, and community engagement through enhanced administrative and organizational activities.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Applications open (projected) | April 2027: Full application deadline (projected) | May 2027: Grant Agreement signing deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 USD per chapter based on performance evaluation, plus optional $5,000 USD add-on funding for mission-related activities; lower tiers receive $2,000–$3,500 USD.
Summary: Annual administrative support for Internet Society chapters to strengthen operations, legal status, and community engagement.
Key Information: For Internet Society chapters only; strict eligibility and reporting requirements apply.
Description
This program provides annual financial support to Internet Society chapters to help them manage day-to-day operations and enhance their effectiveness. The funding is designed to strengthen administrative functions, assist chapters in maintaining legal status, improve performance, and foster a vibrant chapter community. Supported activities include registration renewal, administrative support, membership management, website development, organizing general assemblies, and marketing or branding efforts. The program emphasizes robust reporting and accountability, and funding is restricted to approved activities.
