Dear All,
I have contacted you regarding the ccNSO travel support for ICANN87. The meeting is currently scheduled to be held 7–22 October 2026 in Muscat, Oman.
To determine the distribution of the ccNSO slots, your action is required by Friday, 29 May 2026 (23:59 UTC).
Instructions and background information are included below.
Thank you.
Best, Joke
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INSTRUCTIONS | Each region has three (3) Councillors, but only one (1) fully funded slot is available
per region. Please coordinate with the other two Councillors from your region to agree on how this slot will be allocated. NomCom-appointed Councillors each have a slot at their disposal Submit responses to: ccnsosecretariat@icann.org by
29 May 2026 (23:59 UTC).
Please answer the two questions below:
Q1. Which
Councillor(s) from your region will receive funding?
Q2. What
type of funding will be provided? Choose one option below:
Notes:
If one Councillor receives full funding, submit only 1 name. If the funding is split, submit 2 names and clearly indicate which Councillor receives Option 2 and which receives Option
3.
WHAT IS INCLUDED | ccNSO travel funding
covers an economy class return ticket to the travel destination,
the hotel costs for the time of the meeting and a per diem. (Either full or partial funding).
BACKGROUND | The ccNSO has 17 full travel slots
for ICANN87, of which 8 are allocated
to the Council. According to the applicable guideline (section 5.1): Three (3) travel slots
are reserved for the NomCom-appointed ccNSO Councillors. At least one (1) Councillor from each ICANN geographic region is eligible for travel support.
Within each geographic region, the Councillors decide among themselves who will receive funding and notify the secretariat. If all three Councillors from a region decline the travel funding,
the unused slot is returned to the general pool and reallocated to the broader ccTLD community. Similarly, if any NomCom-appointed Councillor declines their funding, the corresponding slot also goes back into the “Broader ccTLD community” category.
The remaining 9 full travel slots
are allocated directly to the “Broader ccTLD community” category. Members of the ccTLD community, including Councillors not funded through the above mechanisms, can apply for these travel slots
by completing an application form available on the ccNSO website. Detailed instructions will be shared via ccNSO mailing lists and published on the website.
The ccNSO Travel Fund
Committee will meet shortly after closure of the application window. The committee will need to evaluate all applications received via the online form - excluding the 5+3 Council slots - and make an informed decision on the distribution of the slots. The
ccNSO Secretariat will submit the ccNSO travel fund
database to ICANN Travel support by
the deadline stipulated by ICANN org (typically 120 days prior to the meeting). All applicants will be informed about the outcome of the deliberations, and the list of ccNSO funded travelers
will be posted on the ccNSO website. Go to https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/funded-travel
The applicable ccNSO Guideline can be found here:
https://ccnso.icann.org/en/about/guidelines-travel-support-19sep24-en.pdf
ICANN TRAVEL SUPPORT
| Consult the ICANN Community Travel Support
Guidelines here:
https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/community-travel-support-guidelines-01jul20-en.pdf
ICANN might require funded Travelers
to sign an acknowledgement and waiver, built in the meeting registration for anyone that is registering for in-person participation. Instructions on how to book travelwill
be provided by ICANN Travel Support
to funded travelers who are confirmed
and eligible.
TRAVEL ARRIVAL MEASURES | All travelers
have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and
determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to the travel. Travelers
may review specific travel requirements
by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler
websites.
ICANN is committed to ensuring inclusive Public Meetings that provides an equal opportunity for all to engage. If funded travelers
are not eligible or cannot meet the entry requirements as outlined by the government of the meeting location, ICANN aims to offer an engaging virtual participation experience.
Best regards.