The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is the independent steward of the internet’s unique identifier systems, including domain names, Internet Protocol addresses, autonomous system numbers, and port numbers.
In their inaugural grant year, ICANN is offering awards of $50,000 – $500,000 for up to 24 months to organizations around the globe. Applications are due by May 24, 2024 at 20:00 UTC.
Eligibility
This grant is open to:
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- Nonprofit organizations outside the U.S. who can provide documentation of their country’s equivalent of a 501(c)3
Funding Themes
The Internet’s Unique Identifier Systems
Acitivities under this theme include:
- Supporting the development of standards for the Internet’s unique identifier systems
- Strengthening the security and stability of the Internet’s unique identifier systems
- Promoting innovative projects that expand the use of the Internet’s unique identifier systems
- Improving the performance of the Internet’s unique identifier systems
- Supporting long-term usability and sustainability of the Domain Name System
- Enhancing Universal Acceptance to ensure truly multilingual and digitally inclusive systems
A Unified Internet
Acitivities under this theme include:
- Advancing work related to open access to the Internet
- Enhancing Internet interoperability to eliminate the exclusion of certain communities from the global Domain Name System
- Enhancing the resiliency and sustainability of the Internet at the local, national, or global level
All applications should also take into consideration:
- Diversity, participation, and inclusion of underserved populations
- Impact and outcomes that can be sustained through capacity development
Review Criteria
All applications will be reviewed based on:
- Innovation and Relevance
- Effectiveness
- Implementation and Feasibility
- Competency and Expertise of Project Team
- Community Value and Impact
Scores for each criterion will be on a 0-4 point scale.
- 4 = Outstanding
- 3 = Good
- 2 = Adequate
- 1 = Not Good
- 0 = Missing
A score of 1 or 0 on any criterion automatically disqualifies an application.
