Funding the Commons · Crypto · Open Source · Allocation method: Quadratic
Funding Internet Freedom
Funding the Commons and the Tor Project run Funding Internet Freedom as a quadratic funding round for internet-freedom projects. Public crypto donations are matched from a sponsor and community match pool using per-donor quadratic funding, with a $5,000 minimum floor per project. The round raises a $205,337 match pool and distributes $201,481 to ten projects, comprising $26,945 in donations and $174,536 in matching grants after operating costs. The round runs from 2026-05-19 to 2026-06-19. A retrospective page publishes the final per-project results.
Who can apply
- Funding
2026 round
$205,337 match pool; $201,481 to ten projects; $5,000 floor per project
fundingthecommons.io- Eligibility · Location
No separate eligibility or location fields are recorded. Check the program summary and the funder's terms.
Funding classification
- Instrument · Capital form · Allocation method · Selection
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 round | May 19, 2026 to June 19, 2026Closed | $205,337 match pool; $201,481 to ten projects; $5,000 floor per project | fundingthecommons.io |
Past rounds stay on the page, so you can see how often this program opens.
Funding evidence
Detailed funding records are not yet recorded for this program.
Read the program’s recorded facts and sourcesSources
Awards
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