Apply Now: Internet Society Foundation Offers Up to $300,000 Through 2026 Common Good Cyber Fund

The Internet Society Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) Grant Programme, providing grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 to nonprofit organizations working to improve cybersecurity, strengthen digital resilience, and protect at-risk communities online.

The programme was established to address growing cybersecurity challenges facing civil society organizations, public-interest technology initiatives, and vulnerable Internet users around the world. Through the fund, the Foundation seeks to support organizations that contribute to a safer, more secure, and more trustworthy Internet.

Funding Available

Selected organizations will receive grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 over a two-year period.

For the 2026 funding cycle, the Foundation expects to distribute approximately $3.5 million in total funding across an estimated 15 organizations globally.

The grants are designed to support operational costs, programme expansion, organizational growth, and initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure and services.

Who Can Apply?

The programme is open to nonprofit organizations and charitable entities worldwide that are actively working in cybersecurity and digital safety.

Eligible applicants include:

• Registered nonprofit organizations
• Charitable organizations
• Public-interest technology organizations
• Civil society organizations focused on cybersecurity
• Organizations supporting vulnerable communities through digital security initiatives

Applicants must demonstrate that their work contributes to improving cybersecurity outcomes for communities, institutions, or Internet users.

Organizations from the Global South are strongly encouraged to apply.

Priority Areas

The Common Good Cyber Fund focuses on organizations working in one or more of the following areas:

1. Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Projects that help maintain and strengthen critical Internet security infrastructure, including:

• Open-source security tools
• Threat monitoring systems
• Security research initiatives
• Internet resilience and protection mechanisms

2. Cybersecurity Support Services

Organizations providing direct cybersecurity assistance to vulnerable groups, including:

• Human rights defenders
• Journalists
• Civil society organizations
• Activists
• Community-based organizations

These services may include digital security training, incident response support, threat mitigation, and cyber resilience programmes.

3. Safer Online Spaces

Initiatives that promote safer digital environments through:

• Policy development
• Community coordination
• Digital rights protection
• Online safety initiatives
• Efforts to combat technology-facilitated harm and abuse

Special Consideration Areas

The Foundation noted that particular attention will be given to organizations that:

• Support underserved and vulnerable populations
• Advance gender equity in cybersecurity
• Address technology-facilitated gender-based violence
• Strengthen cybersecurity capacity in low-resource communities
• Expand access to digital safety resources in developing regions

Application Process

Interested organizations should APPLY HERE.

Applicants are expected to provide:

• Organizational information
• Details of ongoing programmes and activities
• Project or organizational funding plans
• Budget documentation
• Evidence of impact and capacity to deliver proposed activities

Applications will be reviewed based on organizational capacity, potential impact, alignment with programme priorities, sustainability, and contribution to the broader public interest.

Important Dates

• Applications Open: June 23, 2026
• Application Deadline: August 4, 2026
• Funding Period: Up to two years

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to begin preparations early to ensure all required documents and supporting materials are submitted before the deadline.

Why It Matters

As cyber threats continue to evolve globally, nonprofit organizations often struggle to secure adequate funding for cybersecurity initiatives despite playing a critical role in protecting vulnerable communities and strengthening digital resilience.

The Common Good Cyber Fund aims to close this gap by providing sustained support to organizations working on the frontlines of Internet security, digital rights, and community protection, helping ensure that the benefits of a secure Internet are accessible to everyone.

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