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 enable meaningful Internet connectivity for unserved or underserved communities. SCILLS adopts an integrated approach, combining connectivity, digital skills, online safety, and community leadership, with the goal of creating lasting impact beyond infrastructure alone. Projects must help communities turn Internet access into practical opportunities, integrating digital skills, device access, and online safety knowledge to ensure secure and effective Internet use. The program focuses on two main areas: economic inclusion (e.g., supporting entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, and job-relevant digital skills) and educational opportunities (e.g., enhancing learning environments, digital skills for youth, and safe Internet use in schools and communities).