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Apply for Digital Infrastructure Fund

Digital Infrastructure Fund is a Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective grant providing between $25,000 and $300,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for Digital Infrastructure Fund

  1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Digital Infrastructure Fund from Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Digital Infrastructure Fund?
Digital Infrastructure Fund is offered by Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective and is generally open to nonprofit, small business. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Digital Infrastructure Fund provide?
Digital Infrastructure Fund provides between $25K and $300K per award from Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Digital Infrastructure Fund deadline?
Digital Infrastructure Fund accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Digital Infrastructure Fund?
To apply for Digital Infrastructure Fund, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Ford Foundation / Open Source Collective.

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