Grant opportunity
Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program 2026
A global open call providing flexible, multi-year operating support to nonprofit organisations working on cybersecurity for the public good.
- Funder
- Internet Society Foundation
- Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC
- Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC: Aug 4, 2026
- Award
- At least USD 3.5 million through approximately 15 multi-year operating grants
- Applicant
- Nonprofit organisations whose work strengthens the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem.
- Discipline
- Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Common Good Cyber Fund addresses the sustainability of nonprofit cybersecurity organisations that protect the wider public-interest ecosystem.
Who can apply
Applicants must be eligible nonprofit organisations with a credible public-interest cybersecurity mission and operating model.
What it supports
- Cybersecurity capacity and ecosystem resilience.
- Public-interest digital security.
- Sustainable nonprofit operations and collaboration.
Funding and duration
- At least USD 3.5 million is expected to be awarded.
- The Foundation anticipates approximately 15 two-year operating grants.
Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC
Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC: Aug 4, 2026
How to apply
Review the official programme criteria and submit through the Internet Society Foundation portal by 4 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Internet Society Foundation invites cybersecurity nonprofits worldwide to seek flexible, multi-year support for work that strengthens the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible nonprofit organisations with a credible public-interest cybersecurity mission and operating model.
Funding and benefits
At least USD 3.5 million is expected to be awarded.
The Foundation anticipates approximately 15 two-year operating grants.
Themes and supported activities
Cybersecurity capacity and ecosystem resilience.
Public-interest digital security.
Sustainable nonprofit operations and collaboration.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC: Applications close 4 August 2026 at 21:00 UTC: Aug 4, 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
Review the official programme criteria and submit through the Internet Society Foundation portal by 4 August 2026.
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.