ISOC Foundation Establishing the Internet Society Foundation Over the years, the Internet Society has supported inspirational work by people who believe in the power of the Internet. The launch of the Internet Society Foundation during the first quarter of 2019 will be a major milestone for our organization, reflecting the next step in our grants-giving programs and opening new opportunities for initiatives closely aligned with our mission. As a central source for all of our grants programs, it gives us maximum flexibility to expand opportunities for our community and to extend our reach into new areas where we can make a positive impact. The initial grant programs planned for 2019 include: Chapter capacity building. Chapter grant funding for local and regional projects aligned with the Internet Society’s mission. Community capacity building. Support for broader initiatives that improve Internet access and bridge the digital opportunities gap. Disaster relief and recovery. Support to partner efforts to ensure communities can be reconnected quickly after natural disasters. Research. The Foundation will explore opportunities to fund research and strengthen research capacity across technical, economic and public policy topics. Innovation. This fund will encourage and fund technology initiatives and innovative technologies that contribute to the open Internet. The Foundation will also provide $5 million to the newly-established IETF Administration LLC in 2019 and 2020 as part of the Internet Society’s ongoing commitment to a strong IETF. The Internet Society Foundation will be closely managed to maximize its impact and to ensure that we as an organization can learn what to do to operate a foundation. Specific measures to determine effectiveness will be the first priority for a planned Executive Director. This is an exciting new period in the Internet Society’s history, where we will support and showcase the positive difference the Internet can make and deliver impact around the world. Glenn McKnight NARALO Secretariat mcknight.glenn@gmail.com http://toronto.ieee.ca/ IEEE Toronto SIGHT Chair glenn.mcknight@ieee.org skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight 289-830 6259 . On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 3:47 PM Maureen Hilyard <maureen.hilyard@gmail.com> wrote:
HI Robert...
Are the US funds open to applicants internationally?
Maureen
On Mon, Feb 4, 2019 at 10:03 AM Robert Guerra <rguerra@privaterra.org> wrote:
Dear all,
As one of the newest member of the group, let me ask a question - and apologies, if it’s already been discussed..
The question being, has there been any discussion of existing - internet funding initiatives (a quick list below) - their focus area, their processes, opportunities for coordination and collaboration , and best practices that this ccwg might want to incorporate into our work and recommendations?
The US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour (DRL) annual funding call is , in my opinion, a good example for us to review and comment as it has many of the sections, description of process, review criteria and - Eligibility requirements that, to a certain extent, would also have to be followed by ICANN or spun-off US based entity that might be created.
I welcome others thoughts on this.
regards,
Robert —
Short list of internet funding initiatives that might be of interest for this CCWG to review (in some capacity)
Open Technology Fund: Internet Freedom Fund https://www.opentech.fund/funds/internet-freedom-fund/
US State Department: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) Annual funding for Internet Freedom Initiatives. https://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/288385.htm - In support of the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, DRL’s goal is to protect the open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet by promoting fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online through integrated support to civil society for technology, digital safety, policy and advocacy, and applied research programs.
CIRA : Community Investment Program (CA ccTLD funded) https://cira.ca/community-investment-program
The European Digital Rights Fund https://digitalrights.fund/
-- Robert Guerra Cel/Tel +1 416 893 0377 Twitter: twitter.com/netfreedom Email: rguerra@privaterra.org
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