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From: dan dan@opentechfund.org Subject: [OTF-Announce] Announcement of Funding Opportunities Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2016 11:28:53 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: fa072fb2-9d17-4705-9737-8686bb2eb64b@opentechfund.org To: OTF-Announce otf-announce@opentechfund.org Reply-To: otf-announce+managers@opentechfund.org Delivered-To: isis+torproject@patternsinthevoid.net

*--- OTF FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS ---==============================================*Please find below several upcoming internet freedom-relevant funding application deadlines. There are two sections, the first for OTF support and the second for all alternative support mechanisms. Note that some of the listed application windows close in just a few days. If you have any questions on the information below, please feel free to give a shout to us at OTF anytime. Thanks!

*1. OTF FUNDING==============================================*

*OTF - Internet Freedom Fund * *Deadline: 2016-11-01 *The Internet Freedom Fund is OTF's primary way to support projects and people working on open and accessible technology-centric projects that promote human rights, internet freedom, open societies, and help advance inclusive and safe access to global communications networks. Successful applicants are awarded monetary support up to $900,000 and no less than $10,000, with preference given to those projects and people who are new to the internet freedom community, helping those living within repressive environments, and are requesting less than $300,000 for a duration of less than 12 months. Apply: https://www.opentech.fund/requests/internet-freedom-fund

*OTF - Rapid Response Fund * *Deadline: Ongoing *The Rapid Response Fund is part of a broader OTF initiative which aims to facilitate the development of a strong digital emergency response community that can work together to resolve threats in a timely and comprehensive manner. OTF offers both direct financial support as well as technical services from trusted partners to resolve digital emergencies experienced by high-risk Internet users and organizations, such as bloggers, cyber activists, journalists. and human rights defenders. Apply: https://www.opentech.fund/requests/rapid-response-fund

*2. ALTERNATIVE FUNDING==============================================*

• *Human Rights Watch - Various Fellowships*

*Deadline: October 8, 2016* Human Rights Watch has several available fellowships all with a deadline of tomorrow, 10/8/16. More information: https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/?employmentLevel=Fellowship&locati...

*National Science Foundation (NSF) - Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) * *Upcoming windows: October 12 - October 19 and November 02 - November 16, 2016 *"The SaTC program welcomes proposals that address cybersecurity and privacy, and draw on expertise in one or more of these areas: computing, communication and information sciences; engineering; economics; education; mathematics; statistics; and social and behavioral sciences. Proposals that advance the field of cybersecurity and privacy within a single discipline or interdisciplinary efforts that span multiple disciplines are both encouraged." More information and apply: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504709

*National Science Foundation (NSF) - Computer and Network Systems (CNS): Core Programs * *Upcoming windows: October 12 - October 19 and November 02 - November 16, 2016 *"CISE’s Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS) supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in two core programs: Computer Systems Research (CSR) program and Networking Technology and Systems (NeTS) program." Funding is available for small projects (up to $500,000 total budget, durations up to three years), medium projects ($500,001-$1,200,000 total budget, durations up to four years), and large projects ($1,2000,001-$3,000,000 total budget, durations up to five years). More information and apply: https://nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16579/nsf16579.htm

• Echoing Green Fellowships

Deadline: October 25, 2016 "Echoing Green Fellows are the innovators, instigators, pioneers, and rebels that reject the status quo and drive positive social change all over the world. While their work, their geographies, and even their approaches may be as varied as the problems they are working to solve, their common passion and commitment form the base of this robust, active community of leaders" Apply: http://www.echoinggreen.org/fellowship/apply

• *State Department DRL Request for SOIs: Human Rights, Accountability,

and Access to Information in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) * *Deadline: October 31, 2016 by 11:30pm Eastern Time* "*Fostering the Free Flow of Information into, out of, and within the DPRK *(approximately $1,600,000, pending availability of funding, with potentially more than two (2) projects awarded)...DRL’s goal is for the people of North Korea to have increased access to independent information that provides a range of viewpoints and increases exposure to and understanding of environments where individuals are able to communicate information and express their opinions freely." More information and apply: https://www.state.gov/j/drl/p/262180.htm

*Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowships Deadline: November 1, 2016 *"The Shuttleworth Foundation offers fellowships to individuals to implement their innovative idea for social change. We are most interested in exceptional ideas at the intersection between technology, knowledge and learning, with openness being the key requirement. The Foundation funds people from all over the world regardless of gender, age, nationality or experience. We are looking for a complete picture of you and your idea." Apply: https://www.shuttleworthfoundation.org/application-form/

• *National Endowment for Democracy (NED) - Reagan-Fascell Fellowship

Program* *Deadline: November 1, 2016* "The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program hosts democratic activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to Washington, DC. The fellowship offers an important opportunity to explore new ideas in a comparative context, undertake individual research, and share best practices with one another." Apply: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program/appl...

*Mozilla Open Source Support (MOSS) Deadline: November 30, 2016 "*The Mozilla Open Source Support program is designed to recognize and celebrate communities who are leading the way with open source projects that contribute to our work and the health of the Web. It encompasses a “give back” element for Open Source and Free Software projects that Mozilla relies on (the "Foundational Technology" track), a “give forward” element for supporting other projects whose goals are in alignment with ours (the "Mission Partners" track), and an element for improving the security of the open source ecosystem (the "Secure Open Source" track)." More information: https://wiki.mozilla.org/MOSS#Program_Overview

Apply: https://docs.google.com/a/opentechfund.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9a9h4afnJnDp3r...

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In addition to the open application windows listed above, you can always check our compiled list of alternative sources of support: https://www.opentech.fund/apply/alternative-sources-support

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