ISF $200,000 for better global internet

The Internet Society Foundation (www.ISOCFoundation.org) has launched a new grant program to

advance internet access and connectivity around the world.

Known as the BOLT program, these grants worth $200,000 aim to support teams of creatives, technologists, researchers and social/cultural workers to develop solutions to internet connectivity, particularly among communities where current technologies are unavailable or inaccessible.

“Almost half of the world’s population lack access to the internet. Through these grants, we aim to bolster the development of imaginative, relevant and sustainable solutions that will promote greater internet access and connectivity for communities around the world, thereby supporting our vision of an Internet for Everyone,” Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director, Internet Society Foundation, said.

The BOLT program builds on ISF’s commitment to support innovative solutions to internet connectivity such as a project in Costa Rica (https://bit.ly/3D30nRt) that’s providing internet connectivity in underserved communities through the use of an internet backpack (https://bit.ly/3CPRDho).

BOLT is open for applications (https://bit.ly/3kTpr6W) between 27 September and 29 October and the grantees will be announced in November.

Applying teams must ensure that their lead organization is a legally registered 501(c)(3) or equivalent.

More information on grant details and the application process can be found at: https://bit.ly/3AXbqL5