- ARIN has appointed the members of its first grant selection committee for the 2025 funding round, launching its Community Grant Program submission phase.
- While this represents a new form of community engagement, the effectiveness of the awards will depend on future transparency and measurable outcomes.
What happened: ARIN announces 2025 community grant committee
ARIN revealed the members of its inaugural grant selection committee for the 2025 round of its Community Grant Program on 6 June 2025. These committee members will assess applications submitted as part of ARIN’s initiative to support internet infrastructure and community-focused projects. This marks the first stage of the 2025 grant cycle, allowing prospective recipients to submit proposals aligned with ARIN’s mission.
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Why it’s important
This marks a shift in ARIN’s approach, aiming to engage a broader range of community-driven activities through grants. However, with no prior grant rounds to draw benchmarks from, the impact of this committee’s selections remains unclear. The criteria for fairness, effectiveness, and community representation will be fully visible only after the funded projects are announced and evaluated.
