[Internet Society Foundation](https://www.internetsociety.org/foundation)

June 2026 (anticipated open call)

At least USD $3.5 million total, awarded as multi-year operating grants.

Supports nonprofits globally to strengthen public-interest cybersecurity infrastructure and services for vulnerable and high-risk communities.

Open to 501(c)(3) or equivalent nonprofits; focus on ecosystem-building and regranting capacity, especially in the global majority.

--- ## Description The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program, managed by the Internet Society Foundation, is designed to bolster the global nonprofit cybersecurity ecosystem. It funds organizations that maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure, provide scalable support to secure Internet users from digital harm, and advance a safer Internet for vulnerable and high-risk communities—such as civil society organizations and journalists. The program is a response to the increasing frequency and sophistication of digital threats, especially in underserved regions, and aims to sustain and strengthen the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem through multi-year operating grants. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are expected to open in June 2026, with a window of at least six weeks for submissions. - The program is not yet open; interested applicants should monitor the [program page](https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/common-good-cyber-fund/) and sign up for updates. --- ## Funding Amount - At least USD $3.5 million will be awarded in 2026 through multi-year operating grants. - Grants are intended to support organizational operations for eligible nonprofits. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a legally registered nonprofit organization: - U.S. 501(c)(3), or - International equivalent (as determined by an Equivalency Determination process). - Must have an official bank account in the organization’s name. - Must align with the purposes and activities of the Internet Society Foundation and the Internet Society. - Organizations should be focused on cybersecurity and deliver services or infrastructure that protect high-risk communities. - Priority in 2026 will be given to organizations capable of ecosystem-building, especially those based in the global majority or those with capacity to regrant to smaller organizations. - Fiscal sponsorship is possible for organizations lacking direct nonprofit status, subject to Foundation approval. --- ## Application Process - Applications will be accepted through an open call, anticipated to launch in June 2026. - The application window will remain open for at least six weeks. - Screening of applications will begin in late July 2026. - The strongest applications will proceed to external review by an Independent Program Review Committee. - Due to anticipated high volume, individual feedback on declined proposals will not be provided. - Interested organizations are encouraged to [subscribe to the Foundation newsletter](https://www.isocfoundation.org/subscribe/) for updates. --- ## Additional Information - Funded activities may include secure communications, threat detection and response, DNS and Internet routing security, threat intelligence sharing, capacity-building for frontline defenders, and public-interest cybersecurity research. - The program is governed by a Strategic Advisory Committee and an Independent Program Review Committee, ensuring diverse and expert input in the selection process. - The Global Cyber Alliance chairs the Strategic Advisory Committee. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program](https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/common-good-cyber-fund/) - [Funder Home: Internet Society Foundation](https://www.internetsociety.org/foundation) - [Grantee Eligibility Guidance](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/grantee-eligibility/) - [Subscribe for Updates](https://www.isocfoundation.org/subscribe/) - [Strategic Advisory Committee](https://commongoodcyber.org/who-we-are/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [foundation@isocfoundation.org](mailto:foundation@isocfoundation.org) | | Program Updates | [Subscribe for updates](https://www.isocfoundation.org/subscribe/) |

Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program

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