DIGITAL RIGHTS

For the peer-led selection process, we rely on structures already in place and well-respected in the Digital Rights community. In particular, we built the small grants program on the foundation of EDRi and its member organizations... The European Digital Rights Small Grants Program is managed by the Renewable Freedom Foundation (RFF), but operates on community-based decision-making. We generally believe that such an approach empowers the community and gives the real experts the chance to make the most effective use of resources. While there are pitfalls in this funding strategy (a higher burden of time and responsibility on the community), the potential benefits far outweigh these risks. A peer-led decision-process harnesses the experience of those doing the actual day-to-day work in the community, makes use of their detailed knowledge of the communities' needs and the most important and pressing issues, and builds both trust and leadership capacity. While we are always ready to tune..

Also known as: Digital Rights Fund

Primary location: Ingolstadt Germany