Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program
The Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program from the Internet Society Foundation funds projects that enhance IXPs and peering ecosystems to improve Internet connectivity in underserved regions.
Funder: Internet Society Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (IXP Support) or up to $25,000 (Peering Ecosystem Support); typical project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports community-led Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and peering ecosystem initiatives to improve Internet connectivity in underserved regions, especially Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Key Information: Strong preference for projects in LDCs and SIDS; nonprofit registration and bank account required.
Description
The Internet Society Foundation’s Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Grant Program aims to foster the development and sustainability of community-led Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and to strengthen the broader peering ecosystem, particularly in regions facing slow, unreliable, or costly Internet connectivity. The program supports both the establishment of new IXPs and the enhancement of existing ones, as well as initiatives that build organizational and community capacity for improved interconnection.
Aligned with the Foundation's 2030 Strategy, the grant program prioritizes projects located in United Nations-recognized Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), with the overarching goal of making Internet access more affordable, reliable, and accessible for underserved communities worldwide.
