As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, civil society organizations, journalists, human rights defenders, and vulnerable communities are increasingly at risk. The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) has been established to address this challenge by strengthening essential cybersecurity infrastructure and supporting high-risk actors.
The Fund was launched by the Internet Society in collaboration with the Common Good Cyber Ecosystem Committee and a Strategic Advisory Committee.
What the CGCF Supports
The Common Good Cyber Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations that:
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Deliver critical services underpinning the Internet’s core infrastructure
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Provide cybersecurity protection to high-risk civil society actors
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Strengthen digital security ecosystems globally
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Address gaps caused by chronic underfunding of essential cybersecurity capabilities
The program focuses on systemic impact — supporting infrastructure and services that protect broader communities, not just individual organizations.
Who the Fund Aims to Protect
The initiative prioritizes efforts that support:
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Civil society organizations
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Journalists
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Human rights defenders
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Dissidents
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Vulnerable and at-risk communities
The goal is to reinforce digital resilience and ensure that those working in the public interest can operate safely online.
Funding Structure
CGCF is supported by a mix of:
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Government donors
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Philanthropic partners
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The Internet Society
This collaborative funding model enables sustainable investment in cybersecurity as a public good.
Key Dates
📅 Open Call Launch: June 2026
(Exact deadlines will be announced during the call.)
Organizations are encouraged to review eligibility criteria early and prepare required documentation in advance.
Following a successful pilot cycle in 2025, the next open call for applications will launch in June 2026.