Open Technology Fund@OpenTechFund

We advance internet freedom by supporting research, development, & implementation projects that fight censorship, increase privacy, & improve security online.

 Washington, DC
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Joined January 2012
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Read @OpenTechFund’s Annual Report to learn more about the emerging authoritarian playbook degrading the free and open internet, and the 40+ projects we supported in 2025 to counter this threat. ow.ly/HnZ150ZcgFB
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.@OpenTechFund's Surge and Sustain Fund is accepting applications to support established, large-scale anti-censorship tools used by people living in repressive information environments. Learn more and apply by October 15. ow.ly/HSpJ50ZP6Zk
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"@OpenTechFund accepts applications on a rolling basis to our Internet Freedom Fund in support of innovative, technology-focused projects that counter authoritarian #censorship and #surveillance. Learn more: ow.ly/hXkw50ZGgXt
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Questions about the application process for @OpenTechFund's Information Controls Research Program? Check out the FAQs and apply by September 7! ow.ly/78AK50ZFqXl

Information Controls Research Program Solicitation: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about the ICRP application.

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One week left to apply to @OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program! Researchers investigate emerging threats to internet freedom in the most repressive environments and how to counter digital authoritarianism. Apply by September 7: ow.ly/Btr550ZtAQ4

Information Controls Research

Interested in researching the technical orchestration of repressive information controls and the methods to combat it?

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The Citizen Lab
@citizenlab
Aug 17
📢 @OpenTechFund's 2026 Information Controls Research Program, supporting researchers tackling internet #censorship & #surveillance, is accepting applications. As one of the host organizations, we welcome proposals. Learn more and apply by September 7, 2026: citizenlab.ca/call-for-appli…

Call for Applications: Information Controls Research Program 2026 - The Citizen Lab

The Open Technology Fund is accepting applications for the 2026 Information Controls Research Program.

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Interested in increasing understanding of repressive internet #censorship and #surveillance and uncovering potential #circumvention methods? Apply to @OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program by September 7! Learn more: ow.ly/Zyv150ZtAKP

Information Controls Research

Interested in researching the technical orchestration of repressive information controls and the methods to combat it?

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.@OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program supports applied research into emerging threats to internet freedom and countering the most repressive digital authoritarianism. Learn more and apply by September 7! ow.ly/sTrV50ZtA3k
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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In 2021, I co-led the Open Technology Fund Authorization Act to fight censorship by oppressive regimes. Amidst Iran’s internet blackouts, this fund has helped connect nearly 24M monthly users to the internet. Support for global internet freedom makes our nation safer. @RepMcCaul
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link’s @OpenSearchProj integration to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/tKfW50YRm7g
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📣 1 week left to apply to be a partner with @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab! We are seeking editorial and design service providers to help advance internet freedom. Learn more and apply by May 15: ow.ly/tuTn50YSCII

Request for Proposals: Impact & Engagement Lab

OTF is soliciting proposals from service providers, organizations, and individuals to provide services to our Impact & Engagement Lab. Apply by 11:59 PM PDT on May 15, 2026.

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Questions about the Request For Proposals for @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab? Check out the FAQs: ow.ly/BVFz50YSClI
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/z3YX50YRlS5
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting applications to join our Impact & Engagement Lab until May 15, 2026. Learn more: ow.ly/xtUx50YJZ9z
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @7aSecurity recently audited @thronelesstech’s Bitpart to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: opentech.fund/security-safet…
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting proposals from organizations and individuals interested in providing editorial and design support services to advance global internet freedom. Learn more: ow.ly/x7GE50YIeFh
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @7aSecurity recently audited @eQualitie’s dComms platform to ensure it offers users the best possible security. Learn more: ow.ly/apPN50YzXWP
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @Atredis recently audited @GephOfficial to ensure it is as safe as possible for users. Learn more: ow.ly/Uo4l50YzTqa
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.@OpenTechFund’s Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Sustainability Fund is accepting applications. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/zHxk50Yz9My
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⏳Last call to apply to join @OpenTechFund’s Security Lab as a partner! We are seeking cybersecurity experts interested in strengthening the security of internet freedom technologies used in authoritarian contexts. Submit your proposal by March 25: ow.ly/Oo1R50YeA5F

Request for Proposals: Security Lab

OTF is soliciting proposals from Information Security professionals and organizations to provide services to our Security Lab. Apply by March 16, 2026.

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