# OTF Application Guidebook

## OTF Application Guidebook

- [OTF Applicant Guidebook](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/master.md): This guide is designed for anyone considering seeking funding from Open Technology Fund (OTF), a global internet freedom program.
- [Introduction](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/introduction.md)
- [Guide to the Guide](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/section-1-applicants.md): A brief overview of this guide's contents
- [General Funding Guidelines](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/general-funding-guidelines.md)
- [Application Platform Guidance](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance.md): Instructions for applicants on how to use OTF's application platform.
- [Login](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/login.md)
- [Your Profile](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/login/your-profile.md)
- [Two Factor Authentication (2FA)](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/login/two-factor-authentication-2fa.md)
- [Submitting Your Application](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/submitting-your-application.md)
- [My Dashboard](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/my-dashboard.md)
- [Submission Details](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/my-dashboard/submission-details.md): The main body contains the applicant’s submission.
- [Communication](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/my-dashboard/communication.md)
- [Activity Feed](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/my-dashboard/activity-feed.md)
- [Edit Your Application](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/edit-your-application.md)
- [Invited to Proposal](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/application-platform-guidance/invited-to-proposal.md)
- [Our Funds and Research Program](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-funds-and-fellowships.md): Funds and our Research Program are how we support projects and people. We also connect projects with third-party service providers through our Labs.
- [Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Sustainability Fund](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-funds-and-fellowships/free-and-open-source-software-foss-sustainability-fund.md)
- [Internet Freedom Fund](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-funds-and-fellowships/internet-freedom-fund.md): OTF's flagship funding mechanism
- [Rapid Response Fund](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-funds-and-fellowships/rapid-response-fund.md): Fast support for urgent digital emergencies
- [Information Controls Research Program (ICRP)](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-funds-and-fellowships/information-controls-fellowship-program-icfp.md): Supporting individuals studying censorship through a variety of disciplines
- [Our Labs](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-labs.md): OTF's Labs provide additional services to Internet freedom projects through third-party service providers. Services are available whether a project is otherwise funded by OTF or not.
- [User Experience & Discovery Lab](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-labs/user-experience-discovery-lab.md): Improving the user-experience design of internet freedom technologies.
- [Security Lab](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-labs/security-lab.md): Conducting independent security audits of internet freedom technologies
- [Impact & Engagement Lab](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/our-labs/impact-engagement-lab.md): Helping technology-focused internet freedom projects effectively communicate about their work.
- [Topical Guidance](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/topical-guidance.md): Subject-specific criteria and remit guidance
- [Digital Security Support Guidance](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/topical-guidance/digital-security-capacity-building-criteria.md): Criteria for supporting digital security projects
- [Disinformation Criteria](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/topical-guidance/disinformation-criteria.md)
- [Human Rights Documentation and Reporting Tools Criteria](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/topical-guidance/human-rights-documentation-and-reporting-tools-criteria.md)
- [Online Harassment and Internet Freedom Criteria](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/topical-guidance/online-harassment-and-internet-freedom.md)
- [More about the Program](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program.md): Learn more about what guides our work and what we've accomplished
- [Values & Principles](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/values-and-principles.md)
- [Creating a More Inclusive, Diverse Community](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/creating-a-more-inclusive-diverse-community.md)
- [Annual Reports](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/annual-and-monthly-reports.md)
- [Keep in Touch](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/keep-in-touch.md)
- [Common Ineligible Areas of Focus](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/common-ineligible-areas-of-focus.md)
- [Alternative Support Sources](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/more-about-the-program/alternative-support-sources.md)
- [FAQ](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/faq.md): Frequently Asked Questions
- [Appendix I: IFF Concept Note Guide](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/appendix-i-concept-note-guide.md): Relevant information around submitting a concept note to the Internet Freedom Fund.
- [Appendix II: IFF Proposal Guide](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/appendix-ii-proposal-guide.md): Suggested information to include in a full proposal.
- [Appendix III: Evaluation Worksheet](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/appendix-iii-evaluation-worksheet.md): The evaluation worksheet OTF staff and our Advisory Council use to evaluate proposals.
- [Alternative Sources of Support](https://docs.opentech.fund/otf-application-guidebook/appendix-iv-alternative-sources-of-support.md): Funding for Internet freedom, journalism, software development, and human rights projects from sources other than OTF.


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