Information Controls Research Program supports individual researchers studying internet censorship and surveillance and developing technical outputs to advance internet freedom in restricted environments.
OTF removed the dated milestones for concept-note submission (September 7, 2026), decisions (October 31, 2026), full-proposal invitations (November 1, 2026), and the earliest project start (March 1, 2027), without adding replacement dates. The recently funded researcher listings also changed.
Internet Freedom Fund supports internet freedom communities with technology, applied research, digital security improvements, and convenings to help people facing censorship access information and communicate safely.
Rapid Response Fund supports high-risk individuals and organizations with urgent technical services and emergency project funding to counter digital threats caused by repressive state actors.
Free and Open Source Software Sustainability Fund supports developers maintaining open-source tools and shared infrastructure to strengthen internet freedom and long-term resilience in repressive contexts.
The Resisting Illiberalism Fund supports global projects using research, education, and advocacy to counter authoritarianism and protect civil and economic rights where they are under threat.
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program supports nonprofits maintaining shared cybersecurity infrastructure and delivering protective services to reduce digital harm for high-risk communities worldwide.