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

May 13, 2026 (Full application deadline, 21:00 UTC / 5:00 p.m. ET)

Up to USD $300,000 per project; maximum duration 30 months.

Supports invited organizations to advance economic inclusion or education via meaningful Internet connectivity, digital skills, and online safety in underserved communities.

Invitation-only; eligible countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Senegal.

--- ## Description The Strengthening Communities/Improving Lives and Livelihoods (SCILLS) Grant Program, offered by the Internet Society Foundation, seeks to drive sustainable digital transformation in unserved or underserved communities. The program funds projects that use the Internet as a tool to promote economic inclusion or expand educational opportunities, emphasizing not just access, but also digital skills, online safety, and community leadership. Each project must include activities to strengthen online safety knowledge and skills, ensuring people can use the Internet safely, confidently, and productively. The program aligns with the Internet Society’s 2030 strategic goals and supports locally grounded, community-led solutions. --- ## Due Dates - May 13, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 21:00 UTC / 5:00 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - Grants of up to USD $300,000 are available per project. - Maximum project duration: 30 months. - Smaller grants may be awarded based on available funds and applicant capacity. - Indirect cost rate up to 20% is allowed. --- ## Eligibility - **Invitation-only:** Only organizations invited by an ISOC Foundation staff member may apply. - **Legal status:** Must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization or international equivalent (equivalency determination required for non-U.S. entities; certification can be obtained after application if needed). - **Mission alignment:** Organization’s mission and activities must align with the Internet Society’s purposes and activities. - **Experience:** Demonstrated experience in using the Internet for economic inclusion or educational opportunities, and a track record of working with the target communities. - **Geographic focus:** Proposed projects must benefit communities in one or more of the following countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Ghana, Indonesia, Senegal. - **Technical expertise:** Projects involving Internet infrastructure must show technical capacity or formal partnership with a qualified technical provider. - **Other:** Projects exclusively focused on AI tool promotion are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - **Invitation:** Applicants must be formally invited to apply. - **Registration:** Invited organizations should register in the [ISOC Foundation Grants Portal](https://isocfoundation.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) before the application window opens. - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted via the Fluxx online system by the deadline. - **Required documents:** Use the [budget and workplan template](https://isoc.box.com/s/xse0lscds8s187bo8jdse53vwfkv4o1b). - **Review:** Proposals are evaluated by an Independent Program Review Committee based on alignment with program goals, clarity, feasibility, and organizational capacity. - **No individualized feedback:** Due to high volume, feedback is not provided to unsuccessful applicants. --- ## Additional Information - All projects must integrate online safety education and ensure the Internet is a core implementation tool. - The program operates on an annual cycle; check the [program page](https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/scills-grant-programme/) for updates and future cycles. - Resources to support proposal development and project design are available, including guidance on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL). --- ## External Links - [SCILLS Grant Program Overview](https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/scills-grant-programme/) - [ISOC Foundation Grants Portal (application submission)](https://isocfoundation.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Budget and Workplan Template](https://isoc.box.com/s/xse0lscds8s187bo8jdse53vwfkv4o1b) - [Grant Application Guidance](https://www.isocfoundation.org/resources/grant-application-guidance/) - [Community Network Readiness Course](https://www.internetsociety.org/learning/community-network-readiness/) - [ISOC Mission and Strategic Goals](https://www.internetsociety.org/mission/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [foundation@isocfoundation.org](mailto:foundation@isocfoundation.org) | | Grants portal support | [fluxx_help@isocfoundation.org](mailto:fluxx_help@isocfoundation.org) | | Mailing address | 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 400, Reston, VA 20190, USA |

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