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INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION BOLT GRANT PROGRAM: EMPOWERING INNOVATION FOR GLOBAL INTERNET ACCESS 

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Application Deadline: 21:00 UTC on Friday, August 6th, 2024. 

LOCATION: USA

The Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) Grant Program is designed to support teams of innovators working to expand the possibility of Internet connectivity and access globally through the development of prototypes and pilots. 

ELIGIBILITY:

The Foundation seeks to fund teams housed in organizations that align with the Internet Society’s mission and its work for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.

In order to receive funding from the Internet Society Foundation, all applicant organizations applying must meet the following three (3) requirements:

Be a legally registered 501(c)(3) OR equivalent. (Before awarding funds to any organization, the Foundation will verify this equivalency)

Possess alignment with the purposes and activities of Internet Society (ISOC), the Foundation’s supported organization

Have an official bank account in their name (based on their legal registration)

If you are not a registered 501(c)(3), your organization may be eligible for Equivalency Determination Certification. To better understand how an Equivalency Determination is made, please consult the Equivalency Determination section below. 

NOTE: Before awarding funds to an organization, the Foundation will verify equivalency. If you are not a 501(c)(3), and we determine your organization cannot, or is not likely to get an Equivalency Determination, the Foundation cannot award you a grant. An Equivalency Determination is a process where a U.S. grantmaker evaluates whether an intended international grantee is the equivalent of a U.S. public charity, a 501(c)(3). 

BENEFIT:

Grants of up to USD$300,000 will be awarded for projects up to 18 months in duration. 

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BARRY & MARIE LIPMAN FAMILY PRIZE 

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Application Deadline: Friday, July 26, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize at the University of Pennsylvania is an annual global prize that celebrates leadership and innovation in the social sector with an emphasis on impact and transferability of practices.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Lipman Family Prize is targeted toward organizations addressing globally relevant issues that are usually addressed by the Nonprofit/NGO/Civil Society sector. As a result, the majority of organizations that apply are considered “nonprofit” organizations. We expect that applicant organizations meet the following criteria in order to apply for the Prize:

Registered as a nonprofit in the United States or hold an equivalent incorporation status in their home country.

Have been operating as an organization for three years or more.

Have been monitoring and evaluating its work for three years or more and have those results to share.

Have a 3-year average of annual organizational expenses between $500,000 and $5M* USD.

No direct lobbying expenses to influence legislation or elections (e.g. 501(c)4); programs with religious content; or programs that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.

*The budget size eligibility criterion has been updated for the 2024 Prize. Please see the FAQ page for additional information.

BENEFIT:

The grand prize winning organization receives a $250,000 unrestricted cash award, and the two additional winning organizations each receive a $150,000 unrestricted cash award.

In addition, all three winners receive the same non-monetary benefits including:

An ongoing partnership with the University dedicated to knowledge sharing and support of the organization, including opportunities for resources and relationships to help scale the work or improve organizational sustainability.

Promotion of their work and accomplishments to a large audience, and network development within the Lipman Prize community of winners, and the broader Penn network.

Access to tuition-free executive education programs at the Wharton Executive Education and the Center for Social Impact Strategy, valued at approximately $15,000.

The exclusive Lipman Nonprofit Leadership Scholarship, given in partnership with the University’s School of Public Policy and Practice, valued at approximately $10,000.

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