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

August 2026 (full application/submission deadline, projected)

$1,200 per grant; up to 50 mini-grants awarded; one grant per eligible organization

Supports activities and events that promote and celebrate Global Encryption Day, advocating for strong end-to-end encryption standards.

Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis or until 50 are distributed; early application is encouraged.

--- ## Description Encryption Day Grants, managed by the Internet Society Foundation, support members of the Global Encryption Coalition in organizing activities and events that celebrate Global Encryption Day. The program aims to raise awareness about the importance of end-to-end encryption for digital security and to counter global efforts to undermine encryption standards. Grants are intended to amplify advocacy and collective action around encryption, with funded activities typically taking place around Global Encryption Day. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Full application/submission deadline (anticipated/projected) - Applications are typically accepted from late July through late August. - Grants are awarded on a rolling basis until 50 are distributed. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each mini-grant is $1,200 USD. - Up to 50 grants are awarded per cycle. - Only one grant per Global Encryption Coalition (GEC) member organization. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be members of the Global Encryption Coalition. - Activities/events must be held as part of Global Encryption Day (typically October 21), with eligible events occurring between September 21 and October 21. - Applicants must have an official bank account (in the organization’s legal name) able to accept funds from a U.S. entity. - Only one grant per GEC member per cycle. - Grantees must agree to submit a brief post-event report and consent to event listing unless the event is closed. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [Internet Society Foundation’s Fluxx portal](https://isocfoundation.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new). - Applicants must create or log into a Fluxx account, select “Encryption Day” in the grants portal, and complete the application. - Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is strongly recommended as grants are first-come, first-served. - Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered. - A short report is required within four weeks of the event. --- ## Additional Information - Activities must directly support and align with the objectives of Global Encryption Day. - Grantees are encouraged to raise awareness and advocate for strong end-to-end encryption. - Funded events may be included on the Global Encryption Coalition Master Calendar. --- ## External Links - [Global Encryption Day Event Grants Information](https://www.globalencryption.org/global-encryption-day-2024-event-grants/) - [Internet Society Foundation Grants Portal (Fluxx)](https://isocfoundation.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Global Encryption Coalition](https://www.globalencryption.org/) - [Internet Society Foundation Home](https://www.internetsociety.org/foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Email | |---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Program/Application Questions | foundation@isocfoundation.org | | Fluxx Portal Help | fluxx_help@isocfoundation.org |

Encryption Day Grants

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