The mission of the Internet Society’s purposes is to promote educational applications of the Internet, to further the Internet’s development, evolution, or use for the benefit of people, and to engage and educate communities in the Internet’s use and application.
The Resiliency Grant Program is designed to bolster the ability of communities especially vulnerable to natural and climate-related disasters to maintain or quickly restore Internet connectivity. It aligns with the broader RARE (Resiliency & Responding to Emergencies) Program goals of enhancing community preparedness and Internet resilience against adverse events. Specifically, the program focuses on:
The program supports a range of projects aimed at deploying resilient Internet infrastructure and training local stakeholders. Projects may involve developing community networks, strengthening data centers and Internet exchange points (IXPs), reinforcing sub-sea cables and stations, and assisting Internet service providers (ISPs) in upgrading their infrastructure to withstand environmental threats. Grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 USD are available for these 12-month projects, targeting organizations with expertise in Internet resilience strategies.