MICROGRANTS FOR DIGITAL RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
About eQualitie
eQualitie is a Canadian not-for-profit organization building open and inclusive technologies to strengthen digital autonomy and protect the fundamental rights of communication and access to information. Working globally with independent media, civil society, and at-risk communities, eQualitie develops and supports infrastructure that resists censorship, safeguards privacy, and restores connectivity in fragmented or high-risk digital environments.
With over a decade of experience, the organization leads development on projects such as the Ceno Browser, a decentralized tool for accessing and sharing web content without reliance on central servers, and Deflect, a website protection and analytics service built for independent media and human rights groups. eQualitie also supports communities through training, documentation, and direct assistance, always with a commitment to open-source values and practical solidarity.
About the Program
eQualitie is now accepting applications for the fourth round of its microgrants program. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 are available to support short-term technical engagements (typically lasting one to three months) that focus on digital security, infrastructure development, and strategies to counter digital fragmentation. The funding is designed to bring technical expertise into community-driven initiatives, whether through direct hiring, contracted work, or collaboration with independent professionals.
Applicants can request support from eQualitie in sourcing qualified specialists, including developers, data analysts, and digital security experts. Proposed projects should address a clearly defined technical challenge and contribute to building open, resilient, and privacy-respecting digital environments.
Focus Areas
Applications are welcome for initiatives in the following domains:
- Adoption and deployment of web platforms or content management systems
- Database architecture, development, and optimization
- Data extraction, transformation, and analysis
- Digital security audits and infrastructure hardening
- Penetration testing for software and web services
- Design and implementation of organizational security policies
- Deployment of secure communication tools and workflows
- Strategic planning for long-term technology use or infrastructure
- Team training in the secure and effective use of digital tools
Priority will be given to projects utilizing open-source software and licenses. eQualitie encourages applications from both registered organizations and informal collectives advancing the public interest.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Project Duration:
1 to 3 months
Application Period:
up to May 25, 2025
Results Announcement:
May 30, 2025
Past Microgrant beneficiaries
How to Apply:
To apply for this grant program, please use our official platform, HYPHA. It’s an open-source, secure platform hosted on our servers. HYPHA supports 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). Hypha also allows you to easily track the progress of your application through a personal dashboard and use an integrated secure messaging system.
Here’s How to Get Started:
Click the “Sign Up” button on HYPHA.
Register using your email, follow the link in the email you receive, and create a secure password. For security reasons, we recommend using a strong alphanumeric password.
After the registration, you’ll receive an email from grants[at]equalitie.org. Log in to your account on the application platform using your created password.
Enable two-factor authentication for added security. Once completed, you can proceed to submit your application.