Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program
Supports nonprofits globally to strengthen public-interest cybersecurity, protect critical infrastructure, and deliver digital protection for high-risk and vulnerable communities.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates: August 4, 2026 (Full application submission deadline, 21:00 UTC)
Funding Amounts: At least USD $3.5 million total; typical award size: $100,000–$300,000 over two years (max $300,000 per grant).
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations globally to strengthen public-interest cybersecurity and protect high-risk and vulnerable communities.
Key Information: Only nonprofit organizations (U.S. 501(c)(3) or international equivalent) are eligible; applications must be submitted via the Fluxx portal.
Description
The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program, administered by the Internet Society Foundation, provides multi-year operating support to nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem. The program addresses the increasing frequency and sophistication of digital and cyber threats, especially those impacting vulnerable communities, civil society, journalists, and human rights defenders. Grants are intended to support the maintenance of critical cybersecurity infrastructure, delivery of scalable protection services, and advancement of a safer Internet for high-risk groups. The fund emphasizes durable improvements, ecosystem-building, and translating operational insights into safer outcomes for at-risk communities, with a focus on inclusive and equitable digital protection.
