Deadline: 01-Dec-2025
The NLnet/NGI TALER grant program is inviting proposals for research and development projects that contribute to the future of privacy-respecting digital payments.
TALER builds on the existing GNU Taler system to enable secure, transparent, and user-friendly payment infrastructure that supports online publishers, merchants, and users without compromising privacy.
Under this program, €5,000 to €50,000 grants are available for projects that strengthen the TALER ecosystem—whether by creating auxiliary tools, integrations, enhancements, or new use cases built on its open architecture. The aim is to expand the reach of libre digital payments, boost adoption across platforms, and promote an internet economy that doesn’t rely entirely on advertising or surveillance.
Successful applicants will need to publish all outcomes under free and open source licenses, ensuring that the work remains auditable, reusable, and transparent. Projects will be judged on technical merit, strategic impact, and cost effectiveness, with a weighted scoring system to select proposals that combine novelty, relevance, and feasibility.
Anyone may apply—individuals, research groups, nonprofits, or public institutions—so long as the proposal addresses TALER’s vision and contributes to the Next Generation Internet. The funding window is limited by the programme’s overall timeline, which runs until November 2026, so timely applications and scalable impact matter.
This grant opportunity is ideal for developers, academics, and open source enthusiasts looking to push the boundaries of online payments, enhance user sovereignty, and build systems that foreground privacy, openness, and digital inclusion.
For more information, visit NLnet Foundation.