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Supporting Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

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Open Technology Fund (OTF)'s Internet Freedom Fund supports innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings.

Funding categories are:

  • Technology Development
  • Applied Research
  • Digital Security
  • Events and Community Convenings

To be a successful application, your project should answer yes to the following:

  • Does the proposed effort fit within OTF’s remit?
  • Does it solve an existing problem (or preempt a rising problem)? What is the real-world applicability of the proposed effort?
  • Is it cost effective?
  • Is it sustainable? Will the project survive beyond the life of OTF’s support?
  • Is it complementary to existing efforts?

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland UK European Union Worldwide

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Individuals or organizations (for-profit or nonprofit) of all ages irrespective of nationality, creed, or sex are eligible to apply.

OTF prioritizes projects coming from individuals or organizations who are applying for the first time, identify as under-represented within the field, and address areas that are underfunded.

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply

Applications go through a two-stage application process:

  • Stage 1: Submit a Concept Note through the online application system in which you tell OTF about your project idea through a short form.
  • Stage 2: Applicants whose Concept Notes are deemed to be highly competitive will be invited to submit a Proposal in which they will expand upon their project idea.

Please review the Applicant Guidebook for additional information. Applicants can expect to hear back within approximately 6-8 weeks after submitting a Concept Note.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Research Science and technology Justice, equality and law

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