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Dear Colleagues, <br class="">
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It’s that time of the year again - we’re gearing up for another incredible year of impact and action with you. We can’t wait to see your chapter’s plans for 2025 come to life! <br class="">
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The <a href="https://elists.isoc.org/pipermail/chapter-delegates/2025-January/025429.html" class="">enthusiasm and engagement</a> we saw in last year’s expressions of interest in the <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/action-plan/2025/" class="">Internet Society’s
2025 Action Plan</a> put us in a strong position to make a global difference together. Now, it’s time to turn those ambitions into action! <br class="">
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To help power your work, we’re excited to share the funding and resources available to support your chapter’s activities in 2025. <br class="">
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<b class="">Fuel Your Chapter’s Mission: Funding and Resources Available Now</b><br class="">
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<b class="">Exclusive Funding for Internet Society Chapters: </b><br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <a href="https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/beyond-the-net-grant-program/" class=""><b class="">Beyond the Net</b></a> – Secure up to
<b class="">35,000/55,000 USD</b> for up to two projects at a time. <br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <a href="https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/chapter-admin-funding/" class=""><b class="">Chapter Admin Funding</b></a> – Get up to
<b class="">4,000 USD</b> to support day-to-day operations. <b class="">New in 2025</b>: You can now request an <b class="">optional 5,000 USD</b> add-on for activities aligned with your chapter’s action plan! Watch <a href="https://isoc.box.com/s/seol43ta1ibc70qso4p464eqq20t7jsu" class="">this
quick walkthrough video</a> for details. <br class="">
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<b class="">More Grant Opportunities via the Internet Society Foundation: </b><br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <a href="https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/internet-governance-forum-events/" class=""><b class="">Internet Governance (IGF) Events</b></a> –
<b class="">5,000 to 15,000 USD</b> to support national & regional Internet governance events.<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/connecting-the-unconnected/" class=""><b class="">Connecting the Unconnected</b></a> – Up to <b class="">40,000 USD</b> to expand
local Internet infrastructure.<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <a href="https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/sustainable-technical-communities-funding-program/" class=""><b class="">Sustainable Technical Communities</b></a> – Up to <b class="">6,000
USD</b> to strengthen technical communities.<br class="">
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<b class="">…</b><a href="https://www.isocfoundation.org/funding-areas/" class=""><b class="">and much more!</b></a><b class=""> </b>The Internet Society Foundation also funds researchers, developers, nonprofits, educators, and others contributing to a stronger
Internet.<br class="">
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<b class="">More Ways to Power Your Local Chapter - Beyond Internet Society Funding:</b>
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</b>In addition to grants, there are<b class=""> many ways to strengthen your chapter’s initiatives</b>:<br class="">
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Sponsorships:</b> Get in-kind or monetary support from local partners (e.g., venues, event snacks).<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <b class="">
Strategic Partnerships:</b> Build relationships with like-minded organizations & businesses.<br class="">
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<div class=""><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span>• <b class="">
Other Grant Opportunities:</b> Explore funding from local/national foundations & organizations.<br class="">
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<b class="">New in 2025: Resource Mobilization Capacity Building Pilot!</b><br class="">
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This year, we’re launching an exciting <b class="">Resource Mobilization Capacity Building</b> pilot with <a href="https://nonprofitbuilder.org/" class=""><b class="">Nonprofit Builder</b></a> to help chapters <b class="">strengthen their ability to attract
resources</b> and grow their long-term impact. Stay tuned for details!<br class="">
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Together, let’s make 2025 a landmark year for our chapters, our communities, and the Internet as a force for good. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish! <br class="">
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Let’s make it happen!</div>
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<div class="">If you have any questions in relation to the above, please reach out to our team via
<a href="mailto:chapter-support@isoc.org" class="">chapter-support@isoc.org</a><br class="">
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Best, <br class="">
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Christine </div>
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<b class="">Christine Saegesser Baethge,</b> Sr. Director Chapters and Special Interest Groups<br class="">
<a href="mailto:saegesser@isoc.org" class="">saegesser@isoc.org</a></div>
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