Foundation

NLnet Foundation

Dutch public benefit foundation funding open internet infrastructure since 1997. Administers NGI Zero, NGI Assure, and NGI Commons on behalf of the European Commission. No nationality restrictions. Rust networking, cryptography, and protocol projects have a strong track record.

Programs

Last reviewed Jun 2026

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Ecosystems Funded

wasm embedded db grpc cli

3 programs

Grant

NLnet — NGI Zero

The largest European funding track for open internet infrastructure. Up to €50k per project, three rounds per year. Rust networking, security, and protocol projects have a strong track record — rustls and multiple QUIC implementations have been funded.

Last reviewed Jun 2026

rolling€50,000

Grant

NLnet — NGI Assure

Security and assurance-focused track within NLnet/NGI. Targets open source cryptography, authentication, and trust infrastructure. Rust crates implementing TLS, PKI, and secure protocols are strong candidates.

Last reviewed Jun 2026

rolling€50,000

Grant

NLnet — NGI Commons

Funds open standards, interoperability, and digital commons infrastructure. Community collaboration tools, federated protocols, and open data platforms built in Rust qualify. Emphasis on broad reuse and social value.

Last reviewed Jun 2026

periodic€50,000

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