Asia Pacific Internet Development Trust

Board Interlocks (3 shared directors)

Giving Philosophy

APIDT's approach to giving is rooted in fostering Internet development across the Asia Pacific. It leverages capital generated from the sale of historical IPv4 address space, along with its investment portfolio, to fund projects that advance education, training, human capacity building, and community development within the Internet ecosystem. Grants are predominantly channeled through the APNIC Foundation to support a diverse range of initiatives.

Tips for Applicants

Organizations seeking funding from APIDT should focus on projects aligned with Internet development in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing technical skills, infrastructure, research, and community building. Given that APIDT primarily channels its funding through the APNIC Foundation, potential applicants are advised to explore partnership opportunities or grant programs offered directly by the APNIC Foundation.

Notable Grants

• Annual multi-million USD grants to the APNIC Foundation for various projects, including technical skills development, capacity building, and critical Internet infrastructure improvements across the Asia Pacific.
• Funding for ARENA-PAC, a regional Internet infrastructure project focused on supporting research and education networks in the Asia Pacific.
• Support for the APAC Incident Response Fellowship, promoting gender inclusivity and diversity within the Asia-Pacific incident response community.
• Funding for the 'Switch!' project, which fosters women's and LGBTQI+ individuals' technical participation in the Internet industry in Southeast Asia.
• Support for the M-Root Deployment project, aiming to streamline M-Root deployment and operations across the Asia Pacific region.

Financial History (3 years)