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SMALL GRANTS CONNECTING TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY AND ACTIVISTS
 
The Web We Want is excited to kick off its second annual grant cycle with an open call for grant proposals! In partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC), the Web We Want will award a limited number of grants for projects that support local campaign efforts to promote a free and open Web.  

For our 2015 grant cycle, Web We Want is accepting grant proposals from projects that are working to bridge the divide between technical communities and traditional human rights communities. These projects may cover a wide range of activities, including technical talks; writing policy briefs about the importance of human rights standards for people involved in developing technical standards and holding a roundtable discussion; collaborative projects that promote understanding between human rights activists and technical experts; and other dialogues and events. Organisations may apply for funding up to USD $5,000.00 to develop and implement these projects. Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2015. You can apply here in 5 different languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish).

If you have questions, please email brandi.williams@webfoundation.org

RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS TO HELP OPEN WEB EMERGENCIES
 
Is your Congress about to pass a law threatening the Open Web and you need to act rapidly to stop it? Is there a unique opportunity to impact policy, and you need to act as fast as you can?  Are you urgently needing legal or technical assistance to contribute meaningfully to current debates in your country? The Web We Want in partnership with APC is offering you Rapid Response Grants to assist you promptly. The assistance will be up to USD$2000.00 and it will arrive to you fast. 
If you need us, we are there for you. Apply here in 5 different languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish).
The call is open until December 15th, 2015.
 
10 GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE AFRICAN DECLARATION FOR INTERNET RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
The Web We Want has joined a number of like-minded civil society organisations to develop an African Declaration for Internet Rights and Freedoms. This Declaration will seek to guide the development of the Internet across Africa, ensuring that human rights are respected online, and that the Web enables and empowers African citizens to meet their social and economic needs and goals. As our African Regional Coordinator Nnenna Nwakanma explores in her blog post, "Beginning a Long Walk to Internet Rights and Freedoms in Africa", we are committed to this Declaration.

That is why, in partnership with the Association of Progressive Communications (APC)  the 2015 Web We Want Small Grants program has earmarked funds for 10 African projects that demonstrate an understanding of the Declaration, and simplifies it in a fun, engaging way.

As the Declaration gains traction, Web We Want aims to award grants of USD1500.00 to 10 African organisations that produce animations, songs, videos, or other original works that creatively promote the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms. Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2015.

Links to applications: ArabicEnglishFrenchPortuguese
 

 
 
 

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