APNIC FOUNDATION LIMITED
About
APNIC FOUNDATION LIMITED is a corporate philanthropic entity based in Australia dedicated to enhancing education and community initiatives across the nation. It aims to foster growth and development within local communities by supporting various programs and projects that prioritize technology and digital inclusion.
Tips for Applicants
When applying for funding, emphasize the alignment of your project with the foundation’s focus on technology and community education. Highlight measurable outcomes and community impact.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation believes in empowering individuals and communities through accessible education and skill development, especially in the field of technology. Their theory of change centers around the belief that informed and educated communities can drive sustainable social and economic progress.
Giving History
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $15.8M $5.8M AU + $10.1M intl | $18.5M | $7.0M | $1.2M |
| FY2022 | $12.5M $5.4M AU + $7.1M intl | $13.9M | $4.1M | $414K |
| 2yr total | $28.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Programs & Opportunities (12)
6 open · 6 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 15 June 2026 (8 days ago)
Government Bug Bounty Program
Funds the promotion of bug bounty platforms in government sectors in Sri Lanka.
Ian Peter Grants for the Internet and the Environment
These grants honor environmental activist Ian Peter by supporting projects that combine environmental activism with meaningful connectivity, often as part of ISIF Asia's Inclusion grants. They fund innovative solutions to the environmental impact of the Internet.
APNIC Fellowship Program
This program offers fellowships to early to mid-career professionals from emerging or developing economies in the Asia Pacific region. It includes an online, project-based learning program and funded travel to attend the APNIC conference.
APNIC Foundation Research Fellowship
This fellowship supports high-impact, evidence-based research addressing critical digital challenges across the Asia Pacific region, aiming to empower researchers, technical experts, and policy professionals to shape the future of digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and inclusive technology systems.
ISIF Asia (Information Society Innovation Fund Asia)
This program supports innovative projects that enhance Internet access, infrastructure, and digital services across the Asia Pacific region. Key focus areas include IPv6 deployment, digital health, energy efficiency, disaster risk mitigation, and open-source systems.
ISIF Asia Grants
The ISIF Asia Grants program provides funding to organizations in the Asia Pacific region for projects that strengthen Internet infrastructure, expand technical capability, foster digital innovation, and support community development and growth. Key focus areas include IPv6 deployment, digital health, essential services, inclusive access, environment and energy consumption, climate impacts, and disaster risk mitigation.
Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific
Program to enhance technical capabilities across the region
Trust Discretionary Fund
This is one of the funding mechanisms managed by the APNIC Foundation to support Internet development in the Asia Pacific.
Ian Peter Grants for the Internet and Environment
Grants honoring Ian Peter's legacy supporting: (1) Indigenous and grassroots organizations working on environmental issues to enhance their work through increased Internet availability, (2) Hardware and software development for understanding and addressing environmental impact of Internet infrastructure, (3) Research supporting policy development around Internet technologies and climate change.
ISIF Asia
The Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF) Asia provides awards to notable initiatives, bringing experts together to share insights on key issues related to Internet and digital development in the Asia Pacific region.
Research Fellowships
Fellowship program supporting research in Internet and digital development across the Asia Pacific region.
Foundation Community Assistance
This is one of the funding mechanisms managed by the APNIC Foundation to support Internet development in the Asia Pacific.
Program History (3)
Year-specific program memory with visible provenance. This is the bridge between open opportunities and recurring portfolio strands.
Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific
Program to enhance technical capabilities across the region
ISIF Asia Grants
Grants for projects that build capabilities, drive innovation, and support digital transformation in the Asia Pacific
Research Fellowships
Fellowships for Internet and digital development research