SCILLS Grant Program
The SCILLS grant funds projects that expand Internet access, digital skills, and online safety to boost education and economic inclusion in underserved communities.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project for up to 30 months; smaller awards possible based on capacity and funding availability.
Summary: Supports projects advancing economic inclusion and educational opportunities through meaningful Internet connectivity, digital skills, and online safety in underserved communities.
Key Information: Invitation-only; eligible organizations must align with Internet Society’s mission and operate in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, or Senegal.
Description
The Strengthening Communities/Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) grant program, administered by the Internet Society Foundation, is designed to advance economic inclusion and expand educational opportunities by supporting meaningful Internet connectivity for unserved or underserved communities. SCILLS takes an integrated approach, combining Internet access, digital skills development, online safety, and community leadership to ensure infrastructure investments yield real and lasting benefits.
Projects must help communities use the Internet safely, confidently, and productively for education and economic advancement. All initiatives must include digital skills training and online safety education, empowering communities to engage with the Internet in ways that reflect their local needs and aspirations. The program specifically supports locally grounded projects that turn Internet access into practical opportunities, directly supporting the Internet Society’s mission and 2030 strategic goals.
