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How much funding is available?
The total net auction proceeds fund amounts to USD 210 $210 million as of 30 June 2022. This may not be the final amount of proceeds available for distribution, as a portion of the auction proceeds funds under management are still subject to disputes. Additionally, costs to run the program will be paid through covered by the auction proceeds fund.
The Grant Program will operate in a series of cycles. During each cycle, a portion of the total fund will be available for distribution for successful applications. For the first cycle, USD 10 $10 million will be the overall amount available for distribution. Within the first cycle, grant awards will range between USD 50$50,000 up to USD 500$500,000. These award thresholds are for the first cycle only and will be reassessed for future cycles.
When will applications for the program open?
Based on current planning, we project that the application window for the first cycle will open no later than during the first calendar quarter of 2024. This timeline takes into account the work to finalize the program design, including setting up the Grant Program department, developing and launching an awareness campaign, and implementing the necessary processes and procedures.
Who can apply?
ICANN org will define the full eligibility criteria for the program. As available, the eligibility criteria, as well as details about the application process, will be published.
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Are there types of projects that will not be eligible?
Applications must be for projects consistent with ICANN’s mission and aligned with the objectives of the Grant Program. Additional eligibility criteria are being defined and will be published, along with other details about the application process as soon as this work is finalized.
While the full scope of eligibility criteria is still under development, there are types of projects that will not be eligible for funding, even if the other criteria are met. For example, projects that include any aspect of political or lobbying activities, or projects that include activities that are already conducted within ICANN will not be eligible for funding.
Who will evaluate the applications?
There will be different levels of evaluation that are still being developed, such as background checks/eligibility, and confirmation of consistency with mission. Once those preliminary checks are completed, an Independent Application Assessment Panel will be responsible for the evaluation of applications against the goals and objectives of the program. Within each cycle, the panel will be responsible for the identification of a slate of applications to be awarded grants funded by ICANN.
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