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

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $300,000 per project for up to 30 months

Supports projects leveraging the Internet to advance economic inclusion and educational opportunities in underserved communities.

Invitation-only; organizations must operate in Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, or Senegal.

--- ## Description The Strengthening Communities/Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) grant program, offered by the Internet Society Foundation, aims to foster economic inclusion and expand educational opportunities by supporting projects that empower individuals and communities to use the Internet more skillfully and knowledgeably. The program seeks to drive digital transformation in alignment with the Internet Society’s mission, focusing on leveraging the Internet to address community needs in target countries. Projects should demonstrate impactful use of the Internet to build financial opportunities, sustainable incomes, or improve access to quality education and virtual learning for underserved or unserved communities. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to $300,000 USD per project - Maximum project duration: 30 months --- ## Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must: - Be invited to apply by an Internet Society Foundation staff member (invitation-only process) - Be a legally registered 501(c)(3) organization or have an equivalent charitable status (international equivalents are considered via Equivalency Determination) - Demonstrate alignment with the Internet Society’s mission and purposes ([see alignment requirements](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/alignment-requirements/)) - Have an official bank account in the organization’s legal name - Have a strong track record in using the Internet for economic inclusion or educational opportunities - Have deep knowledge of and experience with the intended beneficiary community(ies) - Operate in one of the six target countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, or Senegal **Note:** Only organizations invited by ISOC Foundation staff are eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process - The grant is invitation-only; interested organizations must be formally invited to apply. - Invited applicants should register their organization in the Foundation’s [grants management system (Fluxx)](https://isocfoundation.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) prior to the application window opening. - Required application materials include a completed proposal, budget, and workplan ([template available](https://isoc.box.com/s/xse0lscds8s187bo8jdse53vwfkv4o1b)). - Applications must be submitted through the Fluxx system before the deadline. - Proposals are reviewed by the Independent Program Review Committee, with funding decisions based on alignment, impact, and organizational capacity. --- ## Additional Information - Projects must use the Internet as a key implementation tool. - Focus areas include economic inclusion (e.g., building financial opportunities, supporting entrepreneurs) and educational opportunities (e.g., improving access to quality education, virtual learning). - The program is highly competitive and receives a large volume of applications. - No individualized feedback is provided to applicants not selected for funding. - For further details on eligibility, see the [Grantee Eligibility & Compliance Guidance](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/grantee-eligibility/). --- ## External Links - [SCILLS Grant Program Overview](https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/scills-grant-programme/) - [Funder Home Page: Internet Society Foundation](https://www.internetsociety.org/foundation) - [Eligibility Requirements](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/grantee-eligibility/) - [Alignment Requirements](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/alignment-requirements/) - [Application Review Process](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/application-review-process/) - [Budget and Workplan Template](https://isoc.box.com/s/xse0lscds8s187bo8jdse53vwfkv4o1b) - [Grant Application Guidance](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/grant-application-guidance/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [foundation@isocfoundation.org](mailto:foundation@isocfoundation.org) | ---

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