2026 Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant

About

The 2026 Interledger Local Impact Mini-Grant program offers funding between $500 and $3,000 to community-led organizations and leaders worldwide, enabling them to design and implement projects that promote open payments and digital financial inclusion, fostering local innovation and engagement through workshops, meetups, and research initiatives.

Benefits

• Grant amounts between $500 to $3,000
  Flexibility in project design

Eligibility Criteria

• Community-led organizations
• Individual community leaders
• Civil society organizations
• Cooperatives
• Mission-aligned businesses and social enterprises

Participation Commitments

• Projects must be completed within 6 months
• Proposals should align with program goals
• Engagement in community-led activities
• Reporting on project outcomes

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

FinTech