Internet Society Foundation Opens $3.5 Million Cyber Fund Call for 15 Grants
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Updated · HackRead · Jun 23
Internet Society Foundation Opens $3.5 Million Cyber Fund Call for 15 Grants
1 articles · Updated · HackRead · Jun 23
Summary
Applications opened June 23 for the Common Good Cyber Fund, with the Internet Society Foundation offering at least $3.5 million through about 15 two-year grants to nonprofits worldwide.
The fund targets groups that maintain critical cybersecurity infrastructure, protect users from digital harm and state-linked threats, and support vulnerable communities including civil society and journalists.
This round expands a 2025 pilot phase that awarded six initial grants to address urgent gaps in the global cybersecurity ecosystem, with applications due by August 4 at 21:00 UTC.
Between 2026 and 2029, the Internet Society and its foundation plan to direct more than $40 million to safer-Internet programs, backed by donor governments and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
Can a $3.5 million fund truly shield global nonprofits from sophisticated state-level cyber threats?
As cyberattacks on charities surge, why are their own cybersecurity defenses and staff training on the decline?
2026 Common Good Cyber Fund Launches $3.5 Million Grant Call for Nonprofit Cybersecurity Initiatives
Overview
The Internet Society Foundation has launched the 2026 Common Good Cyber Fund, inviting nonprofits worldwide to apply for grants that strengthen the security, resilience, and trustworthiness of the internet. This fund recognizes cybersecurity as a shared public good, where vulnerabilities in one area can impact everyone. By supporting projects that address critical digital threats and empower nonprofits, the initiative aims to create a safer online environment for all. Interested organizations can find detailed eligibility and application information online, making this a key opportunity to drive impactful change and build a more robust global cyber ecosystem.