Grant opportunity
Wikimedia Community Fund General Support Fund Round 1 2026-2027
The General Support Fund provides flexible support for Wikimedia movement programmes, sustained community work and organisational plans across eight funding regions.
- Funder
- Wikimedia Foundation
- Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026
- Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
- Award
- Flexible general operating and programme support; amount depends on proposal, region and review
- Applicant
- Wikimedia movement organisations, groups and individuals proposing programmatic work aligned with Wikimedia's strategic direction; regional rules apply.
- Discipline
- Digital Knowledge, Community and Education
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The General Support Fund provides flexible support for Wikimedia movement programmes, sustained community work and organisational plans across eight funding regions.
Who can apply
Wikimedia movement organisations, groups and individuals proposing programmatic work aligned with Wikimedia's strategic direction; regional rules apply.
What it supports
- Free knowledge and Wikimedia participation.
- Community and organisational programmes.
- Regional and multi-year movement work.
Funding and duration
- Awards support programmes and operating needs approved through the regional review process.
- Multi-year funding may be available under the official rules.
Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026
Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
How to apply
Contact the relevant regional programme team, complete the eligibility process and submit through Fluxx by the deadline for your funding region.
Call details
Source-based overview
The General Support Fund provides flexible support for Wikimedia movement programmes, sustained community work and organisational plans across eight funding regions. Applicant support opened on 3 August 2026 for most regions; Northern and Western Europe follows a later timetable. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Wikimedia movement organisations, groups and individuals proposing programmatic work aligned with Wikimedia's strategic direction; regional rules apply.
Funding and benefits
Awards support programmes and operating needs approved through the regional review process.
Multi-year funding may be available under the official rules.
Themes and supported activities
Free knowledge and Wikimedia participation.
Community and organisational programmes.
Regional and multi-year movement work.
Deadline and timeline
Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026: Most regions close 1 September 2026; Northern and Western Europe closes 30 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Contact the relevant regional programme team, complete the eligibility process and submit through Fluxx by the deadline for your funding region.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.