25 January 2023
Applications open
Current Status:
Closed
Applications open:
25 January 2023
Applications due:
25 April 2023
chapters are comprised of local volunteers who run programs and activities that support our principles and mission.
The Chapter Admin Funding program offers annual funding to support Internet Society chapters to manage their day-to-day activities and to maximise their effectiveness.
The areas supported by Chapter Admin Funding fall into six categories:
For the full list of supported activities under each of these six categories, please refer to the List of Costs.
The following activities are NOT supported by Chapter Admin Funding:
Funding can only be used for the purposes listed in the approved funding application.
Chapter Admin Funding is available to Internet Society chapters only.
Chapters must also meet the following criteria:
The max. amount for which each Chapter is eligible depends on the results of their performance evaluation.
In 2023, the amounts available to each Chapter are based on the December 2022 performance evaluation results:
25 January 2023
Applications open
25 April 2023
Applications close
15 May 2023
Deadline for signing Grant Agreement*
*Chapters that have not signed their grant agreement by this date will not be able to receive 2023 Admin Funding.
1 February–30 May 2023
Admin Funding disbursed monthly upon receipt of signed Grant Agreement
Applications are reviewed by Internet Society staff to determine whether the activities fit the program guidelines. Feedback is provided during this period and, if necessary, staff will reach out for additional information about the submitted application.
At the time of approval of their application, the Chapter is required to sign the Internet Society Grant Agreement.
Please note that depending on the circumstances (e.g. additional information needed), the review period up to the actual disbursement can take several weeks.
The Chapter is requested to describe and evaluate the activities undertaken and report on the use of admin funds received at the mid and end of the year, based on the originally submitted financial plan.
The Chapter is also requested to keep all invoices for reporting and audit purposes.
In case of non-compliance with these requirements, the Chapter may be asked to return funds to the Internet Society and will not be eligible to apply for future funding.
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