The Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant Program supports community innovation and engagement in open payments and digital financial inclusion worldwide through small grants ranging from $500 to $3,000. It encourages local leadership in developing understanding and use of open financial infrastructure like the Interledger Protocol.
Application Deadline:
11 November 2026, 11:59 pm ET.
Tell Me About the Opportunity:
The Interledger Local Impact Mini‑Grant Program, launched by the Interledger Foundation, supports community‑led innovation and engagement around open payments and digital financial inclusion. Grants range from USD $500–$3,000 to fund local projects such as meetups, workshops, hackdays, and awareness campaigns that explore interoperable payment systems and equitable financial technologies.
Which Sectors are Eligible?
Supported activities include:
- Meetups & community conversations
- Workshops & demos
- Hackdays & sprints
- Local ecosystem gatherings
- Research & storytelling
- Awareness campaigns
- Content/material development on open payments
Type:
Mini‑grant programme — community innovation funding.
Who can Apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Individual community leaders.
- Civil society organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Existing community spaces (coworking hubs, hacker spaces, incubators, accelerators, startup communities).
- Communities focused on policy, consumer rights, fintech, payments ecosystems, open source, open innovation, SDGs, and digital public infrastructure.
- Mission‑aligned businesses and social enterprises.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Alignment with program goals (open payments, financial inclusion).
- Community‑led design and engagement.
- Feasibility within the 6‑month project duration.
- Innovation and potential impact.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
Global — applicants from any country are welcome.
Where will the Opportunity be Taken?
Projects implemented locally by community leaders and organizations, with global recognition through the Interledger Foundation.
How Many Opportunities?
Multiple mini‑grants awarded annually, each between USD $500–$3,000.
What is the Benefit of the Opportunity?
- Flexible funding for community‑organized initiatives.
- Support for experimentation with open payments and digital financial infrastructure.
- Opportunity to host events, produce content, and run awareness campaigns.
- Strengthened local ecosystems around financial inclusion.
How Long Will the Support Last?
Projects must be completed within 6 months of accepting the grant.
How to Apply:
- Review the Interledger Local Impact Grants Resource Folder.
- Prepare a proposal aligned with program goals.
- Submit electronically by 11 November 2026.
- Contact the program team at programteam@interledger.org for questions.
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