Surge and Sustain Fund supports operators of large-scale open-source circumvention tools with server infrastructure costs to help people in highly censored countries access the uncensored internet.
Applications are now closed, replacing the October 15, 2026 deadline and application link. OTF now says it accepts applications once or twice per year and lists the most recent window as September 17–October 15, 2026, rather than the previously listed September 15 opening.
Free and Open Source Software Sustainability Fund supports developers maintaining internet freedom tools and shared infrastructure to strengthen security, interoperability, and long-term resilience.
Internet Freedom Fund supports internet freedom communities with technology, applied research, digital security improvements, and convenings to help people facing censorship access information and communicate safely.
Rapid Response Fund supports high-risk individuals and organizations with urgent technical services and project funding to counter digital attacks, censorship, and threats from repressive state actors.
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program supports nonprofits maintaining shared cybersecurity infrastructure and delivering protective services to strengthen security for high-risk Internet users.
Information Controls Research Program supports individual researchers studying censorship, surveillance, and countermeasures to serve the internet freedom community and improve tools for restricted environments.