SCILLS Grant Program
Funds projects advancing digital skills, online safety, and economic or educational opportunities through meaningful Internet use in underserved communities.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project; maximum duration 30 months; smaller grants possible depending on applicant capacity and available funds.
Summary: Supports projects that foster economic inclusion and educational opportunities by enabling meaningful Internet connectivity, digital skills, and online safety in underserved communities.
Key Information: By invitation only; eligible countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Senegal.
Description
This program funds initiatives that enable unserved or underserved communities to benefit from the Internet in practical ways—especially through economic inclusion and educational advancement. The grant supports projects that go beyond infrastructure, emphasizing digital skills, online safety, and community leadership. Projects must integrate these elements to foster inclusive digital transformation, aligning with the Internet Society’s mission and 2030 strategic goals.
Eligible projects should address either economic inclusion (e.g., supporting entrepreneurs, digital skills for employability, enabling online economic activities) or educational opportunities (e.g., improving access to education, strengthening digital skills for students and teachers, integrating online safety into learning environments).
