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    <p>HI All,</p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">I am
        pleased to announce that applications are now open for the IGF
        2026 DCAD fellowship Grants, aimed at supporting the
        participation of persons with disabilities at the Internet
        Governance Forum (IGF) 2026. These grants are designed to
        enhance accessibility and ensure inclusive representation in IGF
        discussions.</span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
        last date to apply is 03 August 2026. For detailed information
        about the grants, eligibility criteria, and application process,
        please visit the Information Page:</span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a
          href="https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026_grants/"
          class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026_grants/</a> 
        Please do take note that the IGF Secretariat has not yet opened
        registration for IGF 2026. Registration is expected to open in
        late July. While IGF registration will be required to
        participate in IGF 2026, applicants will not be disadvantaged in
        the DCAD fellowship selection process if registration has not
        opened, or if they are not yet registered, by the fellowship
        application deadline.
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      style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To
        apply, please fill out the Application Form at:</span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a
          href="https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026-grant-application/"
          class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://igf-dcad.org/igf2026-grant-application/</a></span></p>
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      style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">An
        independent selection committee will review all applications and
        make the final selection based on the established criteria and
        available funds. We encourage all eligible individuals to apply
        and to share this opportunity within your networks to ensure
        greater participation of persons with disabilities at IGF 2026.
      </span></p>
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      style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best,</span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Judith
        Hellerstein</span></p>
    <span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CO-Coordinator,
      IGF-DCAD (Internet Governance Forum’s Dynamic Coalition on
      Accessibility and Disability),</span>
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_________________________________________________________________________
Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO
Hellerstein & Associates
3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008
Phone: (202) 362-5139  Skype ID: judithhellerstein
Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517
E-mail: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a>   Website: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.jhellerstein.com">www.jhellerstein.com</a>
Linked In: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/">www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/</a>
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