Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program
The Common Good Cyber Fund supports nonprofits globally to build and maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure and protect high-risk users and vulnerable communities from digital threats.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Fluxx registration) | August 4, 2026 (Full application, 21:00 UTC)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: at least USD $3.5 million | Typical award: $100,000–$300,000 for 2 years (max $300,000/grant)
Summary: Supports nonprofits globally to strengthen public-interest cybersecurity infrastructure, protect high-risk users, and promote a safer Internet for vulnerable communities.
Key Information: Applicants must register in Fluxx at least 24 hours before the deadline; late or email submissions are not accepted.
Description
The Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program, administered by the Internet Society Foundation, is a global initiative to strengthen the nonprofit cybersecurity ecosystem. The Fund supports organizations that maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure, deliver scalable support to protect Internet users from digital harm, and advance safer online environments for vulnerable groups and high-risk communities. The program responds to the growing frequency and sophistication of digital threats, particularly those targeting NGOs, journalists, human rights defenders, and dissidents, by providing multi-year grants to nonprofits delivering essential cybersecurity services and infrastructure. The Fund is sustained by pooled donations from international donors and emphasizes durable, scalable, and impactful interventions that benefit communities beyond a single organization.
