We advance internet freedom by supporting research, development, & implementation projects that fight censorship, increase privacy, & improve security online.
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Read @OpenTechFund’s Annual Report to learn more about the emerging authoritarian playbook degrading the free and open internet, and the 40+ projects we supported in 2025 to counter this threat.
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One week left to apply to @OpenTechFund's Surge and Sustain Fund!
The fund supports established, large-scale circumvention tools used by people living in repressive information environments.
Apply by October 15!
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Questions about the application process for @OpenTechFund's Surge and Sustain Fund?
Check out the FAQs and apply by October 15!
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.@OpenTechFund's Rapid Response Fund helps people experiencing digital threats and attacks stay safe, get back online, mitigate future attacks, and/or combat sudden censorship events.
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.@OpenTechFund's Security Lab partner @SecReLabs recently audited @noscript
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.@OpenTechFund's Surge and Sustain Fund is accepting applications to support established, large-scale anti-censorship tools used by people living in repressive information environments.
Learn more and apply by October 15.
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"@OpenTechFund accepts applications on a rolling basis to our Internet Freedom Fund in support of innovative, technology-focused projects that counter authoritarian #censorship and #surveillance.
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Questions about the application process for @OpenTechFund's Information Controls Research Program?
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One week left to apply to @OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program!
Researchers investigate emerging threats to internet freedom in the most repressive environments and how to counter digital authoritarianism.
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Open Technology Fund retweeted
📢 @OpenTechFund's 2026 Information Controls Research Program, supporting researchers tackling internet #censorship & #surveillance, is accepting applications. As one of the host organizations, we welcome proposals.
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Interested in increasing understanding of repressive internet #censorship and #surveillance and uncovering potential #circumvention methods?
Apply to @OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program by September 7!
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.@OpenTechFund’s Information Controls Research Program supports applied research into emerging threats to internet freedom and countering the most repressive digital authoritarianism.
Learn more and apply by September 7!
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Open Technology Fund retweeted
In 2021, I co-led the Open Technology Fund Authorization Act to fight censorship by oppressive regimes. Amidst Iran’s internet blackouts, this fund has helped connect nearly 24M monthly users to the internet. Support for global internet freedom makes our nation safer.
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link’s @OpenSearchProj integration to ensure it is as safe as possible for users.
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📣 1 week left to apply to be a partner with @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab!
We are seeking editorial and design service providers to help advance internet freedom.
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Questions about the Request For Proposals for @OpenTechFund’s Impact & Engagement Lab?
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @AssuredAB recently audited @cdr_tweets’ CDR Link to ensure it is as safe as possible for users.
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting applications to join our Impact & Engagement Lab until May 15, 2026.
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.@OpenTechFund’s Security Lab partner @7aSecurity recently audited @thronelesstech’s Bitpart to ensure it is as safe as possible for users.
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.@OpenTechFund is accepting proposals from organizations and individuals interested in providing editorial and design support services to advance global internet freedom.
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