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Open Technology Fund grants are offered by the Open Technology Fund, supported by the U.S. Agency for Global Media, to fund technology solutions that protect internet freedom and enable secure access to information for people living under repressive censorship and surveillance. Awards range from $10,000 to $900,000 depending on project scope and phase.
Individuals and organizations of all nationalities — for-profit or nonprofit — are eligible, with the exception of applicants located in countries subject to U.S. sanctions. The Fund supports technical research, tool development, and rapid response digital emergency assistance for at-risk communities worldwide.
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OTF | Supporting Internet Freedom Worldwide Supporting Internet Freedom Worldwide We support technical solutions that ensure secure access to the free and open internet for people facing repressive censorship & surveillance. Our Funds and Research Program support individuals and organizations with technology-focused projects to empower and protect people subject to digital authoritarianism.
Have an idea for an innovative technology or research project that helps people facing repressive censorship and/or surveillance? Facing a clear, time-sensitive, state-sponsored digital emergency and need short-term, urgent digital security support? Need support for user costs for your large-scale, open source VPN or anti-censorship tool that works in repressive information contexts?
Does your project idea support the long-term maintainability, interoperability, reproducibility, security, and resilience of the internet freedom technology ecosystem? Information Controls Research Program Interested in researching the technical orchestration of repressive information controls and methods to combat it? OTF has supported 450+ projects to date.
Our Resource Labs offer services that contribute to the adoption, security, and socialization of technology-focused internet freedom projects. Want help explaining your project and connecting with users and audiences? Need an expert security audit to ensure your technology is as secure as possible?
Our Labs provide critical services to technology-focused internet freedom projects, such as usability and security audits, and communications support. User Experience & Discovery Lab Want to understand user needs and improve your tool’s usability & accessibility?
OTF New Projects: MESH Forensics A peer-to-peer mesh VPN for remote digital forensics OTF New Projects: F-Droid Sustainability Sustainability of F-Droid, a globally trusted platform for discovering and distributing free and open source software for Android devices OTF New Projects: Developing Test Lists for Censored Online Content Improving the quality of internet censorship measurements people worldwide use OTF-supported technologies to safely access the uncensored internet applications for support received and reviewed countries where OTF supports censorship measurement and monitoring efforts security audits supported, resulting in over 2,000 security patches The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals and organizations (for-profit or nonprofit) of all ages, nationalities, creeds, and sexes are eligible; applicants cannot be located in countries subject to U. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 to $900,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.