Chapter Admin Funding
Annual grant supporting Internet Society chapters’ core operations, compliance, and mission-driven projects to strengthen local effectiveness and community impact.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Deadline for signing Grant Agreement) | April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,000 USD per chapter (based on evaluation status), plus up to $5,000 USD optional add-on funding; annual, 1-year awards.
Summary: Annual operational funding for Internet Society chapters to support core administration, compliance, and chapter development.
Key Information: Only chapters in good standing and meeting reporting requirements are eligible.
Description
This program provides annual financial support to Internet Society chapters to help manage core administrative functions, maintain legal status, and improve chapter effectiveness. Funding is intended to strengthen chapter operations, support compliance and reporting, and enable chapters to build dynamic, active communities. Supported activities include local registration renewal, general administration, membership management, website hosting, general assemblies, and marketing or branding. Chapters may also request optional add-on funding for mission-related events and projects included in an approved Action Plan.
