Looks like a possibly useful opportunity, where “Researchers based outside of the United States and Europe are especially encouraged to apply”!!!
Here’s what the website says:
The D//F (Digital Infrastructure Insights Fund) is a multi-funder initiative by Ford Foundation, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Omidyar Network, Schmidt Futures and Open Collective sustaining a platform for researchers and practitioners to better understand how open digital infrastructure is built and deployed.
We’re creating a body of research and implementation insights that advance our goal to ensure a public commons of technology, sustainably developed and maintained, for the benefit of everyone.
- Due Date Proposals: October 1st 2023
- Selection of successful projects completed: October 25th 2023 (tbc.)
- Research period must start: Between December ´23 and February ´24
- Grant Amount: We seek to support proposals addressing a range of issues and different scopes that are in a ballpark between
$50k – $125k for 6 - 12 months projects, managed via Open Collective (exceptions possible for 18 month-proposals) - Number of Grants: We expect to select a total number of ca. 7 projects from the RfP #3.
- Further Opportunities: There will be a subsequent Open Call in early 2024. To stay updated on all DIIF activities, please subscribe here: Open Collective
More info at the website:
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