[DC3] FW: ISIF Asia 2018 Grants and Awards close 30 April

Folks – See this grant programme and its deadline. A great opportunity. Best, Jane Internet Society | www.internetsociety.org Skype: janercoffin Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.202.247.8429 From: ISIF Asia <apnic-no-reply(a)apnic.net> Date: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 12:40 AM To: Jane Coffin <coffin(a)isoc.org> Subject: ISIF Asia 2018 Grants and Awards close 30 April Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Reminder: ISIF Asia 2018 Grants and Awards close 30 April You only have until 30 April 2018 to make a submission for the ISIF Asia 2018 Grants and Awards.In total, USD 210,000 will be shared among innovative contributions to the development of the Internet across the Asia Pacific. Awards ISIF Asia Awards reward the positive contributions to social and economic development made by innovative projects with a cash prize of USD 3,500 and a travel grant to attend the 2018 Internet Governance Forum (USD 16,000 in total), where the awards ceremony will take place. Two Awards are available for 2018: I4D Award for Community Networks I4D Award for Gender Empowerment and Innovation Before you submit your Award nomination, please read the nomination guidelines and tips. Grants USD 194,000 will be available for funding across the following four grant categories. Grant Funding Apply Cybersecurity Grants: For projects working on practical solutions supporting Internet resiliency and network security. More information.1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project 1x USD 13,000 grant for a new project Apply now I4D for Community Networks Grants: For projects developing affordable, locally owned and managed communication infrastructure, deploying creative low-cost solutions that use wireless technologies, GSM and/or fibre connections. More information.1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project 1x USD 23,000 grant for a new project Apply now I4D for Gender Empowerment and Innovation Grants: For projects working to achieve gender equality in the Internet industry. More information.1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project 1x USD 23,000 grant for a new project Apply now Internet Operations Research Grant: For projects supporting the development of an independent Internet research community whose work can improve the availability, reliability and security of the Internet in the Asia Pacific, and widen its coverage, applications and benefit to the community. More information.1x USD 30,000 grant to scale up an existing project 1x USD 15,000 grant for a new projectApply now Before you submit your grant proposal, please read the ISIF Asia Frequently Asked Questions, Guidelines for Grant Applications, and Selection Criteria. ISIF Asia thanks APNIC, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Internet Society for their generous funding contributions for 2018. Visit the ISIF Asia website for more information about key dates and how to apply. You have received this email because you are an ISIF Asia contact. Update your contact details here. Unsubscribe from subsequent ISIF Asia emails. Contact info(a)isif.asia for help.