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1 Septemba 2026: The Community Funds Distribution Report and Annual Funding Programs Reflections & Learnings Diff post for FY2025-26 published.
31 Ọgọọst 2026: The North America (NA) funding region name will be changed to the United States & Canada (USCA).
18 Ọgọọst 2026: The process deadline extended for the Affiliate Recognition and Funding Eligibility proposal.

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Rapid Funds

Who?

Ndị mmadụ n'otu n'otu, otu, Mgbakwunye Wikimedia ma ọ bụ otu sitere na Wikimedia movement

What?

Maka ọrụ dị mkpirikpi, nke dị ọnụ ala na Wikimedia focus (1-12 ọnwa)

When?

Oge nhazi ọnwa abụọ, 1 agba n'ime ọnwa abụọ ọ bụla

How much?

500 - 5,000 USD

Kedụ etu esi etinye akwụkwọ a?

Gụọ ihe anyị na-akwado na onye nwere ike itinye akwụkwọ n'okpuru ebe a.
Gaa na Wikimedia Foundation Grantee Portal (Fluxx) wee banye.
- Ọ bụrụ na ịnweghị akaụntụ, pịa Deba aha Ugbu a wee nye ozi achọrọ. Ị ga-enweta nkwenye nke ndebanye aha gị n'ime ụbọchị ọrụ abụọ
Họrọ bọtịnụ Apply for Rapid Fund na isi ibe. Pịa Chekwa na Gaa n'ihuChekwa na Mechie iji chekwaa ngwa ahụ.
Soro ntụziaka dị na akwụkwọ itinye akwụkwọ. Ị ga-enye ozi gbasara ọrụ gị ma bulite ọtụtụ akwụkwọ.
Pịa Nyefee iji nyefee ngwa maka nyocha.

Anyị na-anabata ngwa n'asụsụ ọ bụla. Anyị ga-akwado ntụgharị maka ngwa na mkparịta ụka dịka ọ dị mkpa.
A ga-ebipụta ngwa na Meta-Wiki na-akpaghị aka n'ime ụbọchị abụọ. A na-eme nke a maka nyocha na nzaghachi obodo.
Ị nwere ike ịkwadebe ngwa ahụ n'ịntanetị. Dee otu ụdị ngwa ahụ, zaa ajụjụ ma depụtaghachi ederede na Fluxx.

Rapid Fund Application Form (Google Docs)

Rapid Fund Budget Template (Google Sheets)

Ihe anyị na-akwado

Ọrụ gị kwesịrị ịkwado mmezu nke ọrụ Wikimedia yana ntụzịaka atụmatụ. Ọ ga-achọkwa ịkwalite otu ma ọ bụ karịa n'ime Wikimedia project.

Ihe atụ nke ọrụ anyị na-akwado

Ndị mmadụ na-ahazi ihe omume mpaghara metụtara mkpọsa zuru ụwa ọnụ na obodo ha.
Nzukọ obodo na-abụghị nke gọọmentị
Editathons na ogbako nke Wikimedia
Atụmatụ atụmatụ na kwa afọ sitere na Mgbakwunye Wikimedia
Ọrụ agụmakwụkwọ, dịka ọmụmaatụ, ịgụ ma ọ bụ idezi ọzụzụ na Wikipedia, Wikidata ma ọ bụ ọrụ Wikimedia ndị ọzọ
Ọrụ ọdịbendị na ihe nketa nke na-akwado onyinye nke ọdịnaya, nhazi nke ọdịnaya ma na-akwalite nnweta nke ọdịnaya ahụ.
Ọrụ okike na ụdị dị iche iche, dịka ọmụmaatụ, iwebata na ịzụ ụmụ nwanyị na ndị mmekọ dị iche iche okike. Ọzọkwa, ịmepụta ọdịnaya gbasara ụmụ nwanyị, ụdị okike dị iche iche, obodo ndị na-akọwaghị ya na ihe ọmụma ha.
Obere ọrụ mmepe ngwanrọ

Examples of expenses we support

Working space, services, prizes, outreach, and other common costs needed to support edit-a-thons, contests, photowalks, and promotional campaigns.
Data costs to support access to online events
Project-related travel for organizers
Compensation for well-defined roles that do not replace volunteer activities, including (but not limited to) graphic design, training, childcare services, translation, project management, and Wikimedian-in-Residence roles.

Funding travel and equipment

No funding for travel scholarships or conference participation. Rapid Funds are project-based resources and only fund travel related to the direct implementation of the project.
Equipment purchase is allowed for groups, organizations, and affiliates. Equipment-based grants need to clearly demonstrate how the equipment will be shared with other community members. An equipment log or list must be publicly available for community members and included in the application. Examples of equipment funded with Rapid Funds are: laptops, cameras and projectors, routers, and external drives.

Funding software development

Review the Guidelines for Rapid Fund technical projects.

Funding research

Applications to complete proposed research related to the Wikimedia movement are not eligible. Please review the Wikimedia Research Fund for these funding opportunities.
Applications for open access publication fees to publish completed research are not eligible at this time. We encourage researchers to review the WikiJournal User Group, which publishes a set of open-access, peer-reviewed academic journals with no publishing costs to authors.

Examples of funded applications

Wikipedia exhibition 2023 at the Library fair (Japan, East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific)
Wiki Loves Bangla 2023 (Bangladesh, South Asia)
WikiProject Climate Change - Credible Resources and Quotables list (International)
Building a knowledge repository for cultural heritage post-earthquake disaster in southeast Türkiye (Turkéy, Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia)
Fortalecimiento de la incubadora de la Wikipedia maya kaqchikel -Wikiwuj- (Guatemala, Latin America & Caribbean)
Wikidata para bibliotecários brasileiros:edição e visualização de dados (Brazil, Latin America & Caribbean)

Review all applications and reports

Eligibility requirements

Ego a bụ maka gị ma ọ bụrụ na ị:

Are applying for funds between 500 - 5000 USD or its equivalent in another currency at the time of the application. Funds are distributed in your local currency.
Are a Wikimedia community member, or part of a group or organisation from the Wikimedia movement. Applicants that are not actively engaged with Wikimedia projects must involve relevant community members or affiliates on their team.
Have a 1-12 months long project in mind. Projects must be for future, planned work.
Are an individual who does not have any other open Rapid Funds. Before applying for a new Rapid Fund, you will need to submit the report for the open Rapid Fund. In some cases, the Program Officer may request to review the report before the applicant is able to submit a new grant request.
- The total fund amount an individual can access per fiscal year (e.g. July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) is up to USD 10,000.
Are an organisation or group with less than 2 open grants at any given time.
- The total fund amount an organisation or group can access per fiscal year (e.g. July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024) is up to USD 10,000. You are encouraged to have access to a joint bank account.
Have current contribution history and experience on the target Wikimedia project(s) mentioned in your grant application. You also need to have organising experience or training experience. For example, if you are planning to train newcomers on Wikidata, you must demonstrate editing and training history on Wikidata. This required experience may be supported by members of your team.
Have informed the team members about your grant and involved the community in discussing the proposal.

You are not eligible for funding if:

The project you have in mind aims to improve third-party websites.
The project includes paid editing.
The project includes lobbying activities, as per United States Internal Revenue Service definitions.^[1]
Works and contributions are not published under ethical, open access agreements.
You are a General Support Fund grantee partner.
Ndị otu Board, ndị isi (kọntaktị e debere na AffCom), ndị isi oche, ndị na-edebanye aha na akaụntụ ụlọ akụ^[2], ndị isi nchịkwa, na ndị ọrụ ndị ọzọ na-akwụ ụgwọ ma ọ bụ ndị ọrụ nkwekọrịta nke Wikimedia affiliates/groups/organizations. site na onyinye onyinye Wikimedia Foundation dị ugbu a (Fund Support General, Rapid Fund, Research Fund, Fund Conference, Movement Strategy Implementation Grants) erughị eru maka arịrịọ onyinye onye ọ bụla. Mgbe enweghị nnukwu ndakọrịta n'etiti ọrụ afọ ofufo (karịsịa ndị otu bọọdụ), mmemme otu, na onyinye onye ọ bụla, onye na-ahụ maka mmemme nwere ike wepụrụ ihe dị iche iche na njirisi a. This criterion also applies to Wikimedia affiliates that have a fundraising agreement with the Wikimedia Foundation (Chapter Gifts).
- To request an exception to this criterion: Board or staff members of affiliates or allied organisations applying for the Rapid Funds are required to provide a formal board or organisational decision confirming that the board has reviewed and approved the individual's application, receipt, and use of funds from the same donor supporting the organisation. Applications without this documentation will not proceed to review and will be declined.
You are an individual applying on behalf of different groups or organisations.

Behavioral and legal requirements

Primary and secondary contacts, agreement signatories, bank account signatories, and any individuals in roles that direct the implementation of grant activities, must:

Follow the Universal Code of Conduct and Friendly Space Policies.
Comply with all requirements and be in good standing for any current activities funded through the Wikimedia Foundation.
Be in good standing in regard to ethical behavior within the community (e.g. social behavior, financial stewardship, legal behavior, etc.), as determined through the due diligence process of the grant program.
Have no recent or recurring violations:
- Must not be blocked on any Wikimedia project, even if the proposed work is unrelated to that project.
- Within the past year, must not have been blocked, banned, or flagged by Wikimedia Foundation staff or affiliates for violations of the Universal Code of Conduct, Friendly Space Policies, or other conduct issues.
- Must not have been repeatedly blocked or flagged for the same issue on a Wikimedia project.
- If prior issues or blocks have occurred, must demonstrate learning and understanding in regard to the cause for the issue, such that they are ready to serve as a role model for others as a grantee.
Not appear on the United States Department of Treasury Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN).
Be located in a country that can legally receive funding for the described activities and expenses in accordance with the laws governing the sending and receiving of funds in the United States and their respective country.
Not be Wikimedia Foundation staff members or contractors working more than part time (over 20 hours per week). Please refer to the Policy:WMF staff eligibility for Wikimedia Foundation funding for further information and required steps if you request exceptions to this criterion.
Provide all information and documentation needed to receive the funding from the Wikimedia Foundation.

Youth Safety

Youth Safety Policy must be in place for any activity that involves underage community members.

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.
Applicants implementing projects involving underage community members are encouraged to complete the Safety for Young Wikimedians course: Safety for young Wikimedians on WikiLearn.

Additional note: We recommend applying for micro-funding programs and other similar opportunities in local communities where they are available, and where you can coordinate and work with other groups in your geography.

Review documents required

Application process

After submission, the application will be processed according to the following steps:

Initial review (7 days)

Pre-screening eligibility check by Program Officer
Outreach to relevant groups and communities for feedback

Review (28 days)

Eligibility and documents checks by Grant Administrators
Review and feedback by Program Officer and/or Regional Funds Committee
Applicant receives and engages with feedback of proposal, making adjustments

Decisions and agreement (18 days)

Decisions are announced by Program Officer
Grant agreement is signed between you and the Wikimedia Foundation
Grant payment is made

Project starts

Project start date should be after all described steps are completed

31 Mee 2027

Earliest project start date

Regional programs

India: The Rapid Funds program is not available to community members based in India. Apply for the India Rapid Project to resource your project.
Nigeria: The Rapid Funds program is not available to community members based in Nigeria as of 2 February 2026. To resource your project, please apply through the Nigeria National Funding Program.
Central & Eastern Europe (CEE): Community members based in the CEE region should apply to the CEE Hub Rapid Fund program if their project does not involve software development (tech project).

How to submit report

If your Rapid Fund is approved, you will need to send a report. Send the report within 30 days after you complete the project.

Go to Wikimedia Foundation Grantee Portal (Fluxx) and log in.
Find the Reports section on the left sidebar. Select the Upcoming link and you will see all upcoming reports.
Select the Rapid Fund report and click Edit. Answer the questions in the form. You can write it in any preferred language.
When your report is complete, click Submit to send it for review.

You can prepare the report offline. Make a copy of the report form, answer the questions and copy the text to Fluxx.

Rapid Fund Report Form (Google Docs)

Resources

Recommendations for developing fund proposals

Other grants

Many Wikimedia affiliates offer grants to their local communities. Check out some of their programs.

Contact us

Contact the Program Officer in any preferred language:

Region	Regional Program Officer	Email address
Middle East & North Africa	Farida El-Gueretly	mena_rapidwikimedia.org
Sub-Saharan Africa	Willy Buloso	ssa_rapidwikimedia.org
South Asia	Jacqueline Chen Praveen Das	sa_rapidwikimedia.org
East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific	Jacqueline Chen	eseap_rapidwikimedia.org
Latin America & Caribbean	Guilherme Gonsales Rocca	lac_rapidwikimedia.org
United States & Canada	Chris Schilling	na_rapidwikimedia.org
Northern & Western Europe	Alla Garcia	nwe_rapidwikimedia.org
Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia	Chris Schilling	ceeca_rapidwikimedia.org

References

↑ https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying.
↑ Ndị mmadụ nwere ohere ịnweta akaụntụ ụlọ akụ nhazi.

[1] ttps://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/lobbying.

[2] Ndị mmadụ nwere ohere ịnweta akaụntụ ụlọ akụ nhazi.

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