IFF-2024-04

The Internet Freedom Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis and is done in a two-stage-process. Applications are submitted as concept notes, upon positive review, OTF invites the applicant to submit a full proposal. Please note that additional information can be found in our guidebook: guide.opentech.fund

Tell us about your project idea

Project Title *

This project name can be changed if a full proposal is requested.

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Describe your project in 1-3 sentences.

This will help us review your application. Briefly mention the problem being addressed and the expected outcome.

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What problem will your project address?

Describe the problem that exists. What change is needed? How will your project contribute to solving this problem?

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If this project is funded, what form will it take?

Choosing the one that fits the best. Will the output be a research report? An app? Digital security support? A community convening?

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Technology Development
Applied Research
Digital Security Support
Community Convening

Give a brief overview of the activities in this project.

Briefly list key milestones and activities you will carry out.

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Are there similar projects that exist already? How is your project different or complementary to those projects?

What gaps does your project address? Does your project build on these projects? If so, how? Is there opportunity for collaboration? Provide web links if available.

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How long do you estimate this project will take?

This estimate may be revised if a full proposal is requested.

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How much funding do you estimate you will need? (In US Dollars) *

This estimate can be revised if a full proposal is requested.

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Who are the users?

Who would benefit from this project?

Tell us about the people who will use this project? How is it relevant to them? Who will attend the event?

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About you and your team

What is your name? *

We use this name when we communicate with you about your proposal. You can use your name, a pseudonym, a nickname, or the name of the project or effort you’re applying for funding for.

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What email address should we use to contact you? *

We will use this email address to communicate with you about your application.

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Why are you, and your team members, the right people to work on this project?

Describe your relevant expertise, knowledge, your past work.

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Please upload any supporting documents to your application. Upload

Accepted file types are .doc, .docx, .odp, .ods, .odt, .pdf, .ppt, .pptx, .rtf, .txt, .xls, .xlsx

If this project is for a community gathering, what is your proposed start date?

The start date for this event must be at least 90 days after the application has been submitted.

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I acknowledge:

I am at least 18 years of age *

My application will be dismissed if it does not fit within OTF's mission, values, principles statements. *

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I have read and understand OTF's Terms and Privacy policy. *

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I understand that all intellectual property created with support for this application must be openly licensed. *

If my project involves technology development, I agree to undergo a code security audit facilitated by OTF *

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