Grants:Programs
Funding programs
Wikimedia Foundation Funds has 4 funding programs. Select a funding program to learn more and apply.
For Wikimedia community
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Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Individuals, groups, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations from Wikimedia movement
What?
For short-term, low-cost projects with Wikimedia focus (1-12 months)
When?
2 months processing time, 1 round per two months
How much?
500 - 5,000 USD
Workload ?
Application: form with project description and provisional spending (1~2h). Administrative and reporting.
Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Individuals, groups, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations from the Wikimedia movement
What?
For larger projects and programs. For annual or strategic plans that require sustained support.
When?
4 months processing time, 2 rounds in a year
How much?
Starting from 10,000 USD, unrestricted funding
Wikimedia Community Fund
Who?
Groups, individuals, Wikimedia affiliates or organisations that are looking to bring together Wikimedians
What?
Local, regional and thematic conferences focused on sharing, skill-building, and networking
When?
3 months processing time, 2 rounds in a year
How much?
Starting from 10,000 USD
For researchers
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Who?
Groups, individuals or organisations with research interests about Wikimedia projects
What?
Research proposals to improve and expand our understanding of the Wikimedia projects
When?
3 months processing time, one round in a year
How much?
2,000 – 50,000 USD
The Community Resources team at Wikimedia Foundation supports the Wikimedia Foundation Funds. We offer funding opportunities, guidance, and other resources to the Wikimedia Movement.