Event Announcement

TWNIC Community Grants 2026

Purpose

To promote the comprehensive and sound development of the Internet in Taiwan, TWNIC plans to publicly solicit proposals for Internet-related projects.

Proposal Themes

Applicants may select one of the following three internet development themes for their proposal. This year, priority will be given to proposals focusing on "Building a Resilient Network Environment." Furthermore, the content of the proposal must be beneficial to the development of the Internet in Taiwan:

1. Internet Policy Research

Conduct an in-depth exploration of current Internet policies or Internet governance policies, and propose necessary modifications and improvement recommendations to facilitate a more comprehensive and secure policy-making process for the Internet.

2. Internet Technology

Conduct research and development on current network technologies to enhance the convenience, ubiquity, or sustainability of network technology and security, thereby improving internet operational safety and promoting the widespread application of network services.

3. Digital Equality and Opportunity

Propose improvement plans that address the current digital divide in remote areas or among disadvantaged groups, aimed at increasing their digital resources and capabilities.

Project Application

Application Eligibility

1. Applications are open to domestic and foreign legally registered entities, including companies, associations, non-profit organizations, and research or academic institutions.
2. Each organization may submit only one proposal.

Application Method

Proposals must be submitted online. Applicants should upload all required documents mentioned above to the official event website by 11:59 PM on September 30, 2026. The submission time will be based on the timestamp recorded by our system.

Application Restrictions

Proposals or subsidies will not be accepted or granted under any of the following circumstances:

1. Proposals that do not align with the specified project content.
2. Proposals that fail to clearly elucidate the project content and its potential benefits.
3. Proposals that may harm the development of the Internet.
4. Proposals with religious or political motives.
5. Proposals intended for commercial or profit-making purposes within one year of completion.
6. Ongoing long-term projects. However, those which can achieve phased results within the deadline are not subject to this restriction.
7. Lectures, seminars, or competitions, as well as proposals solely requesting travel expense subsidies.
8. Pure fundraising or subsidy requests without a clear project plan.
9. Proposals for website design, creation, or updates that do not benefit the development of the Internet or lack a clear purpose.
10. Broad educational training and courses that are not specifically focused on specific Internet-related technologies or applications.
11. Proposals for social media content/marketing that lack a specific target or clear benefit, such as generic or overly broad YouTube videos, podcasts, Facebook management, etc.
12. Proposals where equipment acquisition costs exceed 15% of the requested subsidy amount.
13. Proposals aimed at covering regular overhead and other expenses, such as salaries, system firewalls, or Internet service fees.
14. Proposals that do not permit the public disclosure of implementation details and project outcomes (if your proposal includes sensitive information, please inform TWNIC at the time of submission. With TWNIC's review and approval, partial non-disclosure of sensitive content may be allowed).

Timeline

Application Period

Applications for project proposals will be accepted from the official announcement of this call for proposals until September 30, 2026.

Review Period

The review process is expected to take place between October and November 2026.

Announcement Period

The final list of subsidized entities is expected to be finalized and announced in December 2026.

Project Execution Deadline

The plan must be completed no later than October 31, 2027, and a final report must be provided no later than November 30, 2027.

Application Documents

Subsidies

Subsidy Amount

The maximum subsidy for each project is limited to NT$ 1.5 million.

Disbursement Method

Funding will be disbursed in three stages:

1. Phase 1 (30%): In principle, 30% of the total subsidy will be disbursed upon the completion and signing of the contract.
2. Phase 2 (30%): In principle, 30% of the total subsidy will be disbursed after the mid-term report is submitted and approved upon review.
3. Phase 3 (40%): In principle, 40% of the total subsidy will be disbursed after the final report is submitted and approved upon review.

TWNIC reserves the right to adjust the aforementioned disbursement schedule and content.

Subsidy Notices

1. The final subsidy amount may not be the full amount requested and will be determined by TWNIC after review. If the subsidy may not cover the full requested amount, the proposing entity shall not use this as a reason to adjust the execution content and scope of the original project.
2. The project subsidy may only be used within the approved budget items. If the funds are not used in accordance with the regulations, TWNIC reserves the right to revoke the subsidy, and the subsidized organization must return all funds as per the regulations.
3. If the subsidized organization refuses or gives up on the subsidy after being granted eligibility, its application eligibility for the next one term will be revoked.
4. The subsidized organization must thoroughly carry out all undertakings according to the project content and budget plan. If it is deemed necessary to change the original project execution content and timeline or to terminate the project early, the subsidized organization must notify TWNIC in writing before making any changes and obtain TWNIC's consent. If the project is terminated early, TWNIC reserves the right to reclaim all or part of the subsidy. If the regulations are not followed, TWNIC reserves the right to revoke the subsidized organization's eligibility to receive subsidies, and said organization must return all funds in accordance with the regulations. And the subsidized organization will not be eligible to apply for subsidies for the next one term.
5. If there are any remaining subsidy funds after the project is completed, the applying entity shall return them upon project closure. If the specific phase of funding has not yet been disbursed, please provide invoices or receipts for the actual expenses incurred; the Center will disburse funds based on the amounts shown on the invoices or receipts rather than the full subsidy amount.
6. If the project is not completed or is delayed, the organization will not be eligible to apply for the next phase of project subsidies.

Evaluation Criteria

The review will be based primarily on the Project Proposal. The required items and evaluation descriptions are as follows:

Item	Weight	Description
Organizational Overview	20%	The content should cover the nature, structure, current status, manpower, and operational status of the organization. Documentation of previous related projects/activities and their outcomes should also be provided.
Intended Use and Execution	40%	Priority will be given to projects that align most closely with the goals of the selected category and goals. Detailed project content should be provided, including an operational plan, personnel allocation, target beneficiaries, scope, etc. A guarantee letter must be signed, ensuring that the project content and outcomes will not be used for commercial purposes within one year. Total project budget and requested subsidy amount: The maximum subsidy per project is limited to NT$ 1.5 million; any remaining costs must be self-funded by the proposing entity, with a self-funding plan provided. If the project is also applying for subsidies from other organizations—including status of grants already received, pending applications, or future application plans—it must be explicitly specified in the Declaration. Furthermore, the purpose, unit price, and quantity of the subsidized expenses must be detailed within the project budget. If the budget includes the acquisition or repair of software and hardware, such costs must not exceed 15% of the total subsidy amount.
Project Execution Timeline and Expected Outcomes	40%	The project execution timeline must be completed by October 31, 2027 at the latest. Clear expected outcomes should be provided, with a detailed explanation of the benefits that the project will achieve upon completion.

2. Experts from relevant fields will be invited to serve as review committee members for this project. The review process will consist of preliminary and final stages. TWNIC may combine proposal categories for review depending on the number of submissions in each group.
3. During the preliminary review stage, a written evaluation will be conducted. Each proposal will be scored out of 100 points by the respective project reviewers. Based on the scores, proposals will be ranked. To qualify for the final review, a proposal must receive a score of 70 or above from at least half of the reviewers. The rankings will be determined by the sum of the individual ranks assigned by the reviewers—the proposal with the lowest total rank is given top priority, followed by the others in order. If two or more proposals have the same total rank, the one with the higher total score will be prioritized. If a tie still remains, the final decision will be made by the review committee during the final stage.
4. In the final review stage, TWNIC may invite selected candidate units to present their proposals and respond to related questions. The presentation must include all required components of the project proposal.
5. Based on the results of the final review and the available subsidy budget, TWNIC will determine the final list of subsidized units and the corresponding grant amounts. The review process and results will be documented and may be submitted to the competent authority for inspection if necessary.
6. The final list of subsidized units will be announced on TWNIC Grants 2026 official website ( https://twgrants.tw ), and all applicants will be notified individually.

Grant Obligations

Contract Signing

Subsidized organizations must sign a contract with TWNIC as the basis for collaboration between both parties. (Refer to Appendix 3: TWNIC Grants 2026 Cooperation Project Contract , Party A of this contract has the right to adjust it based on specific circumstances)

Report Submission

1. Subsidized organizations are required to submit mid-term and final reports. The content of the reports must align with the planning in the original proposal, providing the execution items, progress, and outcomes that should be achieved for the mid-term and final stages to confirm that the project's execution progress meets the planned expectations.
2. The deadline for the mid-term report is expected to be the midpoint of the project execution period; the exact date will be subject to the provisions of the signed contract. If there are any objections regarding the mid-term report, please notify TWNIC before the contract signing is finalized. If, after the contract is signed, the mid-term report submission date needs to be changed due to force majeure, TWNIC must be notified in writing within three days of the occurrence. The submission deadline may only be modified upon receiving TWNIC's consent. Applications based on unjustified reasons or non-force majeure events will not be approved.
3. If the project is not on track with the expected progress at the halfway point, and the mid-term progress report is not submitted, TWNIC may delay the disbursement. In severe cases, such as delay to submit the mid-term report for more than 30 days without requesting extension in written notice, refusal to submit the mid-term report, inability to contact the project lead, or significant delays in project execution, TWNIC may terminate the project and require the return of all or part of the provided subsidy.
4. TWNIC will review the mid-term report to confirm the status and progress of the project. If the mid-term report or project execution does not pass the review process, the subsidized organization must rectify the mid-term report or achieve the mid-term goals within 10 days of receiving notice from TWNIC and immediately provide the revised documentation for a second review.
5. If the subsidized organization fails to correct the issues and provide the necessary documents within 10 days, TWNIC reserves the right to delay the disbursement until the review is approved. In severe cases, such as refusal to correct issues or provide required documentation, exceeding the 30-day rectification period without notifying TWNIC in writing to request an extension, or inability to contact the project lead, the remaining subsidy will not be disbursed, and TWNIC may terminate the project and require the return of all or part of the subsidy. And the subsidized organization will not be eligible to apply for subsidies for the next one term.
6. The final project report should follow the same guidelines as the mid-term report. The final project report does not affect the disbursement of the mid-term of the subsidy, but failure to comply with the regulations, including but not limited to the requirements for the submission and correction of the final project report, the failure of achieving the project results, or after the final review, it is determined that the goal has not been achieved and the goal can not be achieved within the specified time, will result in the withholding of the final remaining subsidy. In severe cases, TWNIC reserves the right to cancel the organization's eligibility to receive subsidies, demand the return of part or all of the subsidy, and revoke the organization's eligibility to apply for subsidies for the next one term.
7. The subsidized organization must complete the project closure within one month of project execution, including submitting detailed expenditure statements and a final project report to TWNIC for record-keeping. Original receipts and documents should be retained and organized by the subsidized organization for any necessary audits by relevant authorities.

Disclosure of Results

The subsidized organization is obligated to disclose and present the project results. Upon project completion, the organization must participate in TWNIC's presentation meeting to publicly present the project outcomes. Failure to do so will result in the withholding of the remaining undisbursed subsidy, and TWNIC will determine whether to require the return of all or part of the subsidy based on the severity of the case. If the project outcomes contain important sensitive information that cannot be disclosed, this must be communicated to TWNIC in advance, and relevant documentation must be provided. Upon TWNIC's approval, partial non-disclosure of sensitive information may be approved, but the obligation to disclose and present the results cannot be entirely waived.

Promotional Branding

If the project execution includes any related marketing, publicity, or public events, the Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) must be listed as the advising entity. If TWNIC's logo is required for promotional materials, marketing documents, or files, please notify TWNIC, and it will be provided accordingly.

Intellectual Property Rights Provisions

1. The project proposal and any publications produced during the project execution (including promotional materials, venue decorations, manuals, etc.) by the subsidized organization must not infringe upon others' trademarks, intellectual property rights, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, or personality rights.
2. If the subsidized organization violates the above provisions or if a third-party claims infringement, TWNIC reserves the right to revoke the subsidy qualification, require the return of all funds, and hold the subsidized organization legally responsible for all related liabilities.

By submitting a proposal, applicants are deemed to acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this announcement. If any changes are made to the announcement, the latest version published by TWNIC shall prevail. TWNIC reserves the right to interpret and amend all relevant content and regulations.

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