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.

GrantOpen knowledgeDigital inclusionCommunityEducationGlobal
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.