Practical Insights on Funding for ICT4D Projects

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Current ICT4D Grant Funding Opportunities

Here are the current grant funding opportunities for ICT4D projects around the world. Be sure to check the requirements of each donor and the funding priorities of each call for proposals.

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Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Apply Now: $60,000 Internet Access and Connectivity Grants

Published on: May 22 2023 by Wayan Vota - 7 Comments
The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity. It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our...
Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Apply Now: $500,000 Open Research Grants for Internet Studies

Published on: May 15 2023 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
We need novel research methodologies that generate solutions to Internet-related challenges that is applied and open. Research  that seeks to answer a real-world...
4Cs of Online Risks for Children Using Educational Technology

4Cs of Online Risks for Children Using Educational Technology

Published on: May 10 2023 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
Digital learning brings opportunities but also introduces risks that need to be managed effectively. The Committee on the Rights of the Child explicitly recognizes...
Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Apply Now: $120,000 Internet Strengthening Grants in Latin America and Caribbean

Published on: May 08 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
The Internet is permanently under construction. Ensuring its stability and security is essential to strengthen user trust and foster Internet growth in Latin America...
Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Apply Now: $10,000 African Digital Rights Grants for Small Teams

Published on: May 01 2023 by Wayan Vota - 12 Comments
Digital development is pivotal to improving livelihoods and promoting human rights on the African continent. As of January 2022, the continent had around 570 million...
Apply Now: $50 Million to Close the Global Gender Digital Divide

Apply Now: $50 Million to Close the Global Gender Digital Divide

Published on: Apr 24 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Persistent gender digital inequalities have profound significance on livelihoods and economic outcomes. These inequalities take many forms, but include how women...
Apply Now! $50,000 for Your African Online Safety Innovation

Apply Now! $50,000 for Your African Online Safety Innovation

Published on: Apr 17 2023 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Africa’s internet access has increased dramatically over the last 10 years with over 520 million people, or 40% of the population, now with access to the web....
Apply Now: $50,000 for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Apply Now: $50,000 for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Solutions

Published on: Apr 11 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $50,000 for Responsible Artificial Intelligence Solutions
The last few months it has become clear that artificial intelligence is no longer our future, but our present. Some of the most exciting ideas for the future of...
Apply Now: £250,000 for Climate Resilience and Adaptation Technology Solutions

Apply Now: £250,000 for Climate Resilience and Adaptation Technology Solutions

Published on: Mar 27 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
 While we all work to limit global warming, our communities will still witness the unavoidable effects of climate change over the next few decades, such as more...
Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries

Published on: Mar 20 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Apply Now: $2 Million for Internet Projects in Asia Pacific Countries
The challenges of improving Internet access are multi faceted and interrelated, particularly in developing countries. They include technical skills and knowledge,...