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

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

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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

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Conference & Event Grants
Funding to organize conferences and large events

Conference & Events

Funding to organize large conferences and events

Conference & Event Grants provide funding and planning support to organize local, regional, and thematic conferences that bring together Wikimedians for experience sharing, skill building, and networking. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Funding is generally awarded to three broad categories of movement events:

  • Thematic conferences such as Wikisource Conference and GLAM Bootcamp
  • National conferences like WikiConference India
  • Regional affiliate meetings such as WikiArabia and CEE Meetings


Average budget

30,000 USD
Average time to approve
1 month
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Simple Annual Plan Grants
Funding program and operating expenses through a lightweight and flexible process

Simple Annual Plan Grants

Funding program and operating expenses through a lightweight and flexible process

Simple Annual Plan Grants fund program and operating expenses for groups and organizations with experience implementing successful programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Grants up to 100,000 USD.


Average budget

30,000 USD
Average time to approve
3 weeks
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Annual Plan Grants
Funding program and operating expenses for non-profit organizations through a rigorous application and reporting process

Annual Plan Grants

Funding program and operating expenses for non-profit organizations through a rigorous application and reporting process

Annual Plan Grants fund general operating expenses for eligible organizations for 12 months. Applications are accepted in April and October. No funding limit.



Average budget

100,000 USD+
Average time to approve
3 months
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