Featured grants in May 2026

Community-Centered Connectivity Grant Program

Community-centered connectivity is when connectivity solutions are built for, with, or by local communities themselves. These solutions are not imposed from outside but instead designed with direct involvement from the people who will use and maintain them. They often emerge in places where other models have failed.

Internet Society Foundation are a major funder of unconnected.org. Talk to us. to support your application.

Deadline: May 7 2026

Catalyst Track: Up to USD $50,000 to connect 1 community

Scaling Track: Up to USD $200,000 for multiple communities

Requires an NGO partner. Talk to us.


The .ORG Impact Awards

Recognizes and celebrate individuals and organizations that have a connection to a registered .ORG domain for their contributions, achievements and impact they have made in their communities.

Deadline: May 27 2026

Grant amount: US$40k


Cisco Impact Cash Grants

Global Impact Cash Grants go to nonprofit organizations (NPOs) and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that address a significant social problem. We're looking for programs that fit within our investment sectors, focus on the underserved, and use technology to improve the reach and efficiency of services.

Focus on education, economic development and crisis response. Internet is crucial for all these areas.

Requires an NGO to lead the application. Talk to us

Deadline: Ongoing

Funding amount: US$100,000


All connectFUNDING grants live in May 2026