Grants:Start/Individuals

The TPS Program is closed and no longer accepting applications. Please review our current programs for funding support, resources, and other guidance.

Wikimedia Foundation Grants

Supporting mission-aligned people and organizations around the world to increase the quantity, quality, diversity and reach of free knowledge.

Please see Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021

• grants for Individuals
• grants for Groups & Organizations
• about WMF Grants

Grant programs for individuals.

Rapid Project Grants

Quick support for projects under 2,000 USD

Rapid Grants Quick support for projects throughout the year Rapid Grants fund Wikimedia community members to organize projects throughout the year up to 2,000 USD. Projects can include experiments or standard needs that don't need broad review to get started. Common requests include: Edit-a-thons Contests Photowalks

Average budget 1,500 USD Average time to approve 2-4 weeks Learn more

Project Grants

Funding new experiments and proven ideas

Project Grants Funding new experiments and proven ideas Project Grants fund Wikimedia community members - individuals, groups, or organizations contributing to Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia or Commons - to organize projects that benefit the Wikimedia movement. Grants are awarded quarterly. Grants are generally awarded in four broad categories, but we welcome all ideas! Software Research Online organizing Offline outreach

Average budget 15,000 USD Average time to approve 2-3 months Learn more