Wikimedia Foundation: Conference & Event Fund Grant

Wikimedia Foundation: Conference & Event Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wikimedia Foundation Org
Amount: More than US $5,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Wikimedia Foundation: Conference & Event Fund supports diverse groups to organize local and regional conferences, promoting knowledge sharing and skill-building. The fund prioritizes underrepresented communities and aligns with Wikimedia's 2030 Strategy. Eligible applicants must have no outstanding reports and a shared bank account. The fund encourages safe engagement with youth and considers proposals for significant regional events. For smaller grants, the Rapid Fund program may be applicable. More details on eligibility and application are available on the official site.

Overview

Welcome to Wikimedia Foundation Funds! The Wikimedia Foundation supports individuals and organizations around the world to increase the diversity, reach, quality, and quantity of free knowledge. We promote knowledge equity aligned with the strategic direction of the Wikimedia movement. Our funding programs are focused on decentralized decision-making, regional committees, and reaching underrepresented communities. Our people-centred approach is built on the principles of equity & empowerment, collaboration & cooperation, and the promotion of innovation and learning Mission Statement The mission of the Wikimedia Foundation is to empower and engage people around the world to collect and develop educational content under a free license or in the public domain, and to disseminate it effectively and globally. Wikimedia Foundation: Conference & Event Fund The Conference and Event Fund gives funding and planning support to organise local or regional conferences. These events bring Wikimedians together for experience sharing, skill-building, and networking. National conferences may be funded through the Conference Fund only if the applicant group or organization does not receive a General Support Fund or if the country’s size/diversity (e.g, Nigeria) justifies additional support. We will currently only consider proposals for the big Regional events based on the 8 identified regions and on a yearly basis. We might consider global Thematic events as well (such as the EduWiki conference, Global GLAM conference) in a cadence of every 2 to 3 years, but this will be on a case by case basis (see here for more details). Youth Safety Youth Safety Policy must be in place for any activity that involves underage community members. However, please note that scholarship recipients MUST be over the age of 18 at the time of application If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, it also outlines compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provides documentation of the local laws in the annex. The proposal demonstrates how they will ensure the safe engagement of young people in all of the project’s activities. The proposal demonstrates that any adults who will be working in close contact with young people have been properly vetted and trained. The proposal outlines an action protocol in the case that incidents occur relating to the physical and psychological safety of young people. Note: For grants under 5,000 USD, please see the Rapid Fund program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This fund is for you if you: Are a group or organisation with no outstanding reports. You and the fiscal sponsor should be in compliance with our funding and Wikimedia Foundation agreements. Have an organisation or shared bank account. Groups with no shared bank account and individuals will need to have a fiscal sponsor. Received Wikimedia Foundation Funds before. If you have not received funding over 5,000 USD before, contact conferencegrants(_AT_)wikimedia.org to discuss. Are applying to organise a future, planned event or conference. Are a Wikimedia affiliate who wants to organise an international or regional conference. Examples are GLAMWiki conference, Wikisource Conference, WikiIndaba, CEE Meeting.

Ineligibility

General Support Fund recipients are not eligible to apply for: Rapid Funds (see details here for specific eligibility for affiliate leaders)