The Internet Society Foundation has announced a new round of its grant program to promote economic growth and increases educational opportunities by provisioning individuals and communities to use the Internet in more efficient way.
The strengthening communities, improving lives and livelihoods (SCILLS) program is now open to eligible organizations in Bangladesh. Grants of up to $250,000USD will be awarded to organizations for projects lasting up to two years.
The program is now open for applications, starting May 1st, 2023, with completed applications due by May 31, 2023. Provisional award notifications will take place in August 2023.
According to the Digital 2023: Global Digital Insight in Bangladesh, 38.9 percent of individuals are using the Internet.
The Internet Society Foundation is seeking projects in Bangladesh that aim to capitalize on this expanding access by securing educational opportunities and/or supporting economic inclusion for underserved and unserved communities.
This includes: leveraging the Internet to increase access to high-quality primary and secondary education and improve learning outcomes; improving virtual teaching and distance learning methodologies and skills; building financial opportunities; increasing economic independence; and creating sustainable income sources.
"The Internet has the power to transform lives, but access alone is not enough,"said Sarah Armstrong, Executive Director of the Internet Society Foundation.
