Interledger Foundation

The Interledger Foundation is a global nonprofit grantmaking organization advancing open payments and financial inclusion via the Interledger Protocol. Its Fellowship Program is a 12-month funded initiative — up to a $72k stipend plus a $20k project budget per fellow — supporting researchers, developers, advocates, and creators building solutions for digital financial inclusion. Applications for the 2026 cohort closed in June, with fellows starting September 2026; the program builds on prior ambassadorship efforts and runs as an annual cycle.^1,2,3,4