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Amateur Radio Digital Communications: all 390 grants

Largest first · $21.4M across 2022–2025 · back to the overview

$2,628
The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA · 2025
Repairs and reinstalls the clubs fallen hf antenna so students can restore reliable on campus operating and return the station to full use.
$2,500
Arrl Foundation · Newington, CT · 2024
General support
$2,500
Electronic Frontier Foundation (Eff) · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world.
$2,500
Freedv (Via Software Freedom Conservancy) · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
Suite of digital voice modes for hf radio.
$2,500
Internet Archive · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Provides free access to a wide range media and creators of the wayback machine.
$2,500
Signal Technology Foundation (the Signal App) · Mountain View, CA · 2024
State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source signal protocol) keeps your conversations secure. Donations help pay for the development and maintenance of signal, including the servers and bandwidth … read allState-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source signal protocol) keeps your conversations secure. Donations help pay for the development and maintenance of signal, including the servers and bandwidth required to make signal available. less
$2,500
Software Freedom Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
A double-entry bookkeeping computer language that lets you define financial transaction records in a text file, read them in memory, generate a variety of reports from them, and provides a web interface.
$2,500
Software Freedom Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
A linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Provides the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use … read allA linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Provides the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use the device in ways never envisioned. less
$2,500
Wikimedia Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2024
The nonprofit wikimedia foundation provides the essential infrastructure for free knowledge. We host wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world, as well as many… read allThe nonprofit wikimedia foundation provides the essential infrastructure for free knowledge. We host wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world, as well as many other vital community projects. less
$2,500
Electronic Frontier Foundation (Eff) · San Francisco, CA · 2023
General operating
$2,500
Electronic Frontier Foundation (Eff) · San Francisco, CA · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$2,500
Software Freedom Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
General operating
$2,500
Wikimedia Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
General operating
$2,500
Wikimedia Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$2,420
Fondation Open Collective Europe (On Behalf of 39th Colombo Scout Troop of · 2025
Equips a new scout-run school station in sri lanka and provides training for youth operators.
$2,136
Watch Duty (Sherwood Forestry Service) · Healdsburg, CA · 2022
General operating
$2,100
Ham Emergency Radio Operations · Danville, IN · 2023
Replacing batteries for emergency communications support.
$2,000
Internet Research Group (Isrg) · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Helping in making the internet safer and helps websites get the certification needed to get the https certification.
$2,000
Internet Security Research Group (Let'S Encrypt) · San Francisco, CA · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$2,000
North Middle School Radio Club · Joplin, MO · 2023
Outfit a middle school amateur radio club.
$2,000
Cibola County Amateur Radio Club of New Mexico · Grants, NM · 2022
Upgrade to vara fm on their repeaters and base stations.
$2,000
Internet Security Research Group · Mountain View, CA · 2022
General operating
$1,950
Bradley University · Peoria, IL · 2022
Design a digital transceiver system for digital radio experimentation in the now under-utilized 915mhz band allocation.
$1,928
The Board of Education of School District No 36 (Surrey) · 2024
#1365 supports a summer school program to teach high-school students rf communications and amateur radio, including helping them to pass the licensing exam.
$1,824
Sangamon Valley Radio Club · Springfield, IL · 2022
Purchase equipment to conduct amateur radio direction finding events.
$1,783
Apex Friendship Middle School · Apex, NC · 2025
Funded purchasing of radio kits that enable eighth grade engineering students to learn hands-on about radio technology.
$1,623
Bellaire High School Amateur Radio Club · Bellaire, TX · 2023
Outfit a high school amateur radio club.
$1,430
Fondation Open Collective Europe (On Behalf of 39th Colombo Scout Troop of · 2025
Equips a new scout-run school station in sri lanka and provides training for youth operators.
$1,400
Friends of the West Bend Community Memorial Library · West Bend, WI · 2024
#1375 provide children aged 10-15 with an interactive, educational experience that enhances their stem skills and introduces them to the world of amateur radio.
$1,370
Portal Middle High School · Portal, GA · 2025
Brings amateur radio into a school engineering program by building antennas, setting up a classroom station, and partnering with local radio operators for training.
$1,129
Ham Radio Village · Boulder, CO · 2025
Supported ham radio village in expanding its national effort that delivers engaging talks, hands-on classes, and free license exam sessions at technical, hacking, maker, and stem events.
$1,100
Free Software Foundation (On Behalf of Free Software Foundation Europe) · Boston, MA · 2025
Nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom.
$1,050
Open Collective Europe On the Behalf of Open Street Map Foundation · 2024
Openstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, th… read allOpenstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, the openstreetmap project. It is dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free geospatial data and to providing geospatial data for anyone to use and share. less
$1,048
Radio Amateurs of Canada Foundation · 2024
Serving canada amateur radio people at a government level.
$1,047
Open Collective Europe On the Behalf of Open Street Map Foundation · 2024
Openstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, th… read allOpenstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, the openstreetmap project. It is dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free geospatial data and to providing geospatial data for anyone to use and share. less
$1,046
Khan Academy · Mountain View, CA · 2025
Provides educational resources for students of all ages
$1,044
Aprs Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2025
Formed in 2022. "supports the automatic packet reporting system (aprs)"
$1,044
Libre Space Foundation · 2024
Libre space foundation (lsf) is a non-profit foundation registered since 2015 in greece from the creators of the satnogs project. Our mission is to promote, advance and develop libre (free and open source) technologies … read allLibre space foundation (lsf) is a non-profit foundation registered since 2015 in greece from the creators of the satnogs project. Our mission is to promote, advance and develop libre (free and open source) technologies and knowledge for space. less
$1,043
Libre Space Foundation · 2023
General operating
$1,041
Internet Security Research Group (On Behalf of Lets Encrypt) · Mountain View, CA · 2025
Let's encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority (ca), run for the publics benefit.
$1,040
Wikimedia Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2025
The nonprofit wikimedia foundation provides the essential infrastructure for free knowledge. We host wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world, as well as many… read allThe nonprofit wikimedia foundation provides the essential infrastructure for free knowledge. We host wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, created, edited, and verified by volunteers around the world, as well as many other vital community projects. less
$1,033
Pavek Museum · St Louis Park, MN · 2025
Share how pioneers in electronic communications created enormous impacts on the evolution of society.
$1,030
Creative Commons · Mountain View, CA · 2025
A non-profit organization and international network devoted to educational access and expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several … read allA non-profit organization and international network devoted to educational access and expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright licenses, known as creative commons licenses, free of charge to the public. These licenses allow authors of creative works to communicate which rights they reserve and which rights they waive for the benefit of recipients or other creators. less
$1,030
Electronic Frontier Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world.
$1,030
Open Street Map Foundation · Trumbull, CT · 2025
Openstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, th… read allOpenstreetmap is an initiative to create and provide free geographic data, such as street maps, to anyone. The openstreetmap foundation is an international not-for-profit organization supporting, but not controlling, the openstreetmap project. It is dedicated to encouraging the growth, development and distribution of free geospatial data and to providing geospatial data for anyone to use and share. less
$1,030
Software in the Public Interest (On Behalf of Libreoffice) · New York, NY · 2025
Open-source word processing software suite.
$1,003
Libre Space Foundation · 2024
Advance and develop free and open source technologies and knowledge for space.
$1,000
Arrl Foundation (On Behalf of International Amateur Radio Union) · Newington, CT · 2025
To support spectrum defense and amateur radio advocacy.
$1,000
California Historical Radio Society · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Chrs is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1974 to promote the preservation, restoration, research and publication of early radio, wireless communication, and broadcasting history.
$1,000
Everyorg (On Behalf of Techsoup Global) · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Valueable resource for nonprofits. One of their projects is ngo source, which is an essential part of our equivalency determination process for making grants outside of the u.s.
$1,000
Free Software Foundation · Boston, MA · 2025
Nonprofit with a worldwide mission to promote computer user freedom.
$1,000
Hack Club · West Hollywood, CA · 2025
Hack club's primary focus is its clubs program, in which it supports high school coding clubs through learning resources and mentorship. It also runs a series of other programs and events.
$1,000
Internet Archive · San Francisco, CA · 2025
Provides free access to a wide range media and creators of the wayback machine.
$1,000
Museum of Applied Computer Technology · Kensignton, PA · 2025
We are a living museum, with computer systems restored, configured, and operable for demonstrations, education, research, or re-living the old days. Our staff of volunteers comprises a number of engineers and technician… read allWe are a living museum, with computer systems restored, configured, and operable for demonstrations, education, research, or re-living the old days. Our staff of volunteers comprises a number of engineers and technicians who are highly experienced with these systems, painstakingly restoring and maintaining them in like-new condition. less
$1,000
Open Education Global (Oeglobal) · Concord, MA · 2025
Dedicated international non-profit organization that serves as a global advocate for open education. It comprises a diverse community of educators, students, researchers, innovators, activists, and policymakers.
$1,000
Signal Technology Foundation · Mountain View, CA · 2025
State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source signal protocol) keeps your conversations secure. Donations help pay for the development and maintenance of signal, including the servers and bandwidth … read allState-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (powered by the open source signal protocol) keeps your conversations secure. Donations help pay for the development and maintenance of signal, including the servers and bandwidth required to make signal available. less
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Etherpad) · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
Open source note-taking webapp.
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Freedv) · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
Suite of digital voice modes for hf radio.
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Git) · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
A free and open source distributed version control system
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Institute for Computing in Resea · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
Consortium of researchers, students, and teachers who work on pedagogical aspects of using advanced computing methods for research.
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Openwrt) · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
A linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Provides the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use … read allA linux operating system targeting embedded devices. Provides the framework to build an application without having to build a complete firmware around it; for users this means the ability for full customization, to use the device in ways never envisioned. less
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy (On Behalf of Teaching Open Source) · Brooklyn, NY · 2025
Focused on integrating open-source principles, tools, and development practices into education to enhance student skills, collaboration, and diversity, offering resources, a mailing list, and community support for educa… read allFocused on integrating open-source principles, tools, and development practices into education to enhance student skills, collaboration, and diversity, offering resources, a mailing list, and community support for educators. less
$1,000
The Internet Society (On Behalf of Internet Engineering Task Force) · Reston, VA · 2025
The internet society supports and promotes the development of the internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich peoples lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for th… read allThe internet society supports and promotes the development of the internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich peoples lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the internet to be open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals. less
$1,000
The Tor Project · Winchester, NH · 2025
Developed the tor network (onion routing) which helps to safeguard against mass survelliance and fight censorship.
$1,000
Young Ladies Radio League · Kingman, AZ · 2025
Membership organization supporting amateur radio. The ylrl provides many services for its members including publishing a bimonthly newsletter, yl harmonics.
$1,000
Aprs Foundation · Atlanta, GA · 2024
Formed in 2022. "supports the automatic packet reporting system (aprs)"
$1,000
Bridgerland Amateur Radio Club · Providence, UT · 2024
Donation to the bridgerland amateur radio club inc.
$1,000
Creative Commons · Mountain View, CA · 2024
A non-profit organization and international network devoted to educational access and expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several … read allA non-profit organization and international network devoted to educational access and expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. The organization has released several copyright licenses, known as creative commons licenses, free of charge to the public. These licenses allow authors of creative works to communicate which rights they reserve and which rights they waive for the benefit of recipients or other creators. less
$1,000
Everyorg · San Francisco, CA · 2024
Free donation platform that supports the non-profit community.
$1,000
Hack Club · West Hollywood, CA · 2024
Hack club's primary focus is its clubs program, in which it supports high school coding clubs through learning resources and mentorship. It also runs a series of other programs and events.
$1,000
Khan Academy · Mountain View, CA · 2024
Provides educational resources for students of all ages
$1,000
Parks On the Air · Severna Park, MD · 2024
Organized to give access to parks and emergency radio communication.
$1,000
Parks On the Air · Severna Park, MD · 2024
Promotes international portable amateur radio operations that promote emergency awareness and communications from national/federal and state/provincial level parks
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
A free and open source distributed version control system
$1,000
The Document Foundation · 2024
Open-source word processing software suite.
$1,000
The Mentor Project · Great Neck, NY · 2024
Provides mentors that are experts in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, business etc. To youth.
$1,000
The Tor Project · Winchester, NH · 2024
Developed the tor network (onion routing) which helps to safeguard against mass surveillance and fight censorship.
$1,000
Ylrl · Kingman, AZ · 2024
Membership organization supporting women in amateur radio. The ylrl provides many services for its members including publishing a bimonthly newsletter, yl harmonics. It also provides an audio tape version of yl harmonic… read allMembership organization supporting women in amateur radio. The ylrl provides many services for its members including publishing a bimonthly newsletter, yl harmonics. It also provides an audio tape version of yl harmonics for sight-impaired members. There are also two scholarships granted to worthy yls to continue their higher education with priority given for students whose majors are in communications and electronics or related arts and sciences. less
$1,000
Creative Commons · Mountain View, CA · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$1,000
Libreoffice (the Document Foundation) · 2023
General operating
$1,000
Libreoffice (the Document Foundation) · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$1,000
Network for Good Inc (Techsoup Global) · Washington, DC · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$1,000
Software Freedom Conservancy · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
General operating
$1,000
The Tor Project · Winchester, NH · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$1,000
The Tor Project · Winchester, NH · 2023
General operating
$1,000
Thunderbird Mozilla Foundation · Pasadena, CA · 2023
General operating
$1,000
Ylrl · Fort Wayne, IN · 2023
End-of-year charitable gift
$1,000
Creative Commons · Mountain View, CA · 2022
General operating
$1,000
Open Street Map Foundation · Trumbull, CT · 2022
General operating
$1,000
Techsoup Global · San Francisco, CA · 2022
General operating