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NLnet Foundation Grants

NLnet Foundation · Europe and global, open internet
Grant Applications open

Next deadline: November 3rd 2026, 12:00 CET (noon)

NLnet Foundation offers grants of €5,000 to €50,000 for a first grant to support technical development of open-source software, hardware, or content under open licenses and standards. Applicants can apply to several theme funds (e.g., Restack, CodeSupply, or an open call) with a short proposal describing the project, budget breakdown, and team background.

Programme terms

Amount
Between €5,000 and €50,000 for a first grant
Funding type
Grant
Stages
Idea, MVP
Industries
SaaS & Software, Hardware / IoT, Science & Research
Regions
Europe, Global
Applications
November 3, 2026
Who can apply
Open to individuals, collectives, associations, NGOs, universities, institutes, public sector entities, cooperatives, SMEs, and corporations; projects must be technical development releasing open software/hardware/content under open licences and standards; EU-supported funds require a 'European dimension', generally applicants from Horizon Europe-eligible countries; AI-generated proposals are not accepted.
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Data checked: October 1, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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