Internet Governance Forum Events
The Internet Society Foundation’s Internet Governance Forum Events grant supports research-driven, multi-stakeholder events advancing dialogue and capacity building on key Internet governance issues.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 (National IGF/School); up to $15,000 (Sub-Regional/Regional School); up to $25,000 (Regional IGF); one grant per event type per org/year
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in organizing UN IGF-recognized National/Regional Initiatives and Schools on Internet Governance to foster inclusive, multi-stakeholder dialogue.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks before the event date; equipment purchases are not eligible expenses.
Description
The Internet Society Foundation’s Internet Governance Forum Events grant program provides funding to registered nonprofit organizations for organizing United Nations IGF Secretariat-recognized National and Regional Initiatives (NRIs), Youth IGFs, and National or Regional Schools on Internet Governance (SIGs). The program aims to advance open, non-commercial, and inclusive multi-stakeholder dialogue on key issues related to Internet governance. By supporting these events, the Foundation seeks to build capacity, foster leadership, and encourage knowledge-sharing among a diverse range of stakeholders, helping shape the future of Internet governance in alignment with the Foundation’s mission.
