Dear All,

https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2020-08-31-en

ICANN previously announced the Pandemic Internet Access Program Pilot for ICANN69, following the ICANN Board resolution in support of the pilot program. To facilitate participation during the remote Public Meeting, the pilot program offers community members who have limited Internet capacity financial assistance to increase their Internet bandwidth during ICANN69.

Reimbursement amounts of up to USD 60 will be provided to eligible applicants who purchase additional Internet bandwidth (capacity or data limits) for the duration of the month or billing cycle for October 2020. The services must be rendered by a business entity or Internet service provider, specifically for Internet or cellular data service. The provider must also provide digital or paper documentation of the upgrade costs.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify for Internet service reimbursement:

• Applicants must be active members of an ICANN community Supporting Organization or Advisory Committee and have been an ICANN funded traveler within 18 months prior to ICANN69 or must be selected to participate in the current ICANN69 Fellowship or the NextGen programs.
• Applicants must be registered to attend, and participate in ICANN69. Participation will be validated by the support staff of the primary membership group of applicants.
• Applicants must require additional bandwidth at home to facilitate their active participation in ICANN69.
• Applicants must have a valid personal bank account for ICANN org to wire the reimbursement funds.
• Applicants must apply for this program in advance of the meeting. The deadline to apply is Friday, 2 October 2020. 

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

Application Deadline - Friday, 2 October 2020

Receipt Submission Deadline - Friday, 13 November 2020

Best regards,

Joke Braeken

ccNSO Policy Advisor

joke.braeken@icann.org