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The application window for the ICANN Grant Program first cycle is now open at icann.submittable.com/submit - The application window remains open until 24 May 2024 at 20:00 UTC. |
Missed the ICANN79 Grant Program Public Session? Check out the ICANN79 Grant Program session page for details. |
The ICANN Grant Program Applicant Guide V.3 is now available on the ICANN Grant Program webpage. Changes against V.1 and 2 are highlighted at the top. |
Background
The ICANN Board reviewed the recommendations of the Cross-Community Working Group on New gTLD Auction Proceeds (CCWG-AP) and feasibility information related to the recommendations against the 2018 Board Principles and an ICANN Org assessment document.
As a result of this review, on 12 June 2022, the Board formally approved the recommendations of the CCWG-AP and directed ICANN’s President and CEO, or his designee(s), to take all actions as directed within the Board Scorecard no later than within 120 days following the Board resolution to ultimately implement an ICANN Grant Program aligned with ICANN’s mission and based in sound governance practices.
On 10 October 2022, ICANN org provided the Board with an overview of the Preliminary Design and Implementation Plan for the ICANN Grant Program in line with the Board's Scorecard.
Since then, work has been ongoing to design the program and to establish the resources needed for its implementation.
Five community webinars took place since Q4 2022. The last Grant Program session took place at ICANN79.
