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APNIC Foundation

ISIF Asia Digital Inclusion Grants 2026

Funds Asia-Pacific digital inclusion projects with grants of $20K to $75K.

Run by the APNIC Foundation's ISIF Asia program, the grant funds proposals in tiers from USD 20,000 to USD 75,000 depending on project scope and impact. Applicants submit a concept note through the official ISIF Asia portal, and proposals are judged on innovation, feasibility, scalability and measurable outcomes.

The program funds projects that expand Internet access, infrastructure and digital services across the Asia Pacific, at proof-of-concept, pilot or scalable stage. Priority areas include IPv6 deployment, digital health, energy efficiency, disaster risk mitigation and open-source systems.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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