Supporting Internet Freedom Worldwide

Apply to our Internet Freedom Fund

All OTF funds are now accepting applications

Focus areas guiding our work

Access to the Internet, including tools to circumvent website blocks, connection blackouts, and widespread censorship

Awareness of access, privacy, or security threats and protective measures, including how-to guides, instructional apps, data collection platforms, and other efforts that increase the efficacy of Internet freedom tools

Privacy enhancement, including the ability to be free from repressive observation and the option to be anonymous when accessing the Internet

Security from danger or threat when accessing the Internet, including encryption tools

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Funding opportunities

The Open Technology Fund supports projects and people that develop open and accessible technologies promoting human rights and open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks.

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Internet Freedom Fund

The Internet Freedom Fund is OTF's primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-focused p…

Rapid Response Fund

The Rapid Response Fund aims to facilitate the digital emergency response community to resolve threats in a timely and comprehens…

Technology at Scale Fund

The Technology at Scale Fund is the primary means through which OTF directly supports the technology needs of USAGM broadcast net…

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Resource Labs

Open Technology Fund’s Resource Labs help projects and people succeed. The services we provide are available to groups regardless of affiliation with OTF and are an important element in our continued growth as an organisation.

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