There will be a deadline of Wednesday, May 15 for the submission of executive summaries of applicant projects. Categories and thematic axes include:
Grant on technologies and gender.
FRIDA will offer a $20,000 grant to deploy an innovative initiative that promotes greater gender equity through technology. Priority will be given to initiatives on digital skills development among women and girls; women's participation in digital marketplaces and access to technology jobs; implementation of strategies to advocate for digital rights and greater safety and inclusion of women and girls online; and support women's engagement in the Internet industry.
FRIDA Community Networking Award.
FRIDA will offer an award of US$5,000 plus a scholarship to participate in the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2019 in Berlin, Germany for a well-established and impactful community network initiative. Community networks, in the context of this call, are Internet access networks built and operated by citizens who wish to connect their commune, city or town.
The FRIDA Award will seek to recognize innovations in business models, regulation, technology development and local content development that contribute to the growth of community networks.
Organizations working to deploy affordable, locally managed community networks that are working to implement creative, low-cost solutions to bring connectivity to regions without Internet service are eligible to apply.
For more information send an email to frida@lacnic.net
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