[menog] Applications Open for the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure Funding Program

[Hanna Kreitem]

The Internet Society has a rich history in building Internet infrastructure
like IXPs, working with local and regional communities toward a thriving
Internet ecosystem that keeps Internet traffic local, reduces costs, sparks
development, and improves the quality of Internet services.

We are excited to announce that the Sustainable Peering Infrastructure
Funding Program is now open for applications. Funding will specifically
support:


   1. Existing IXPs that need additional funding to grow or become
   sustainable
   2. Organizations that hope to build a new IXP
   3. Entities that work with local communities to improve peering and
   infrastructure
   4. Entities that provide a positive contribution to the entire IXP
   ecosystem


Grant funds from USD $5,000 up to $50,000 are open to all regions and are
available to assist in equipment purchases (switches, optic modules,
servers, and routers), training, capacity building, and community
development. Applications are accepted in two windows: 16 January-22 March
2024, and again from 1 July-6 September 2024. Details about eligibility,
selection criteria, and more are available here:
https://www.internetsociety.org/funding-areas/sustainable-peering-ixp/

All applications for funding must be submitted online in English through
the Internet Society Foundation’s grants management system. The first round
of applications closes on 22 March 2024, with selected grantees announced
in late June.

For further inquiries about this grant program or the application process,
email foundation at isocfoundation.org.

Regards,
Hanna.
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