Projects and organizations funded by the Interledger Foundation, working to expand access to digital financial services around the world.
Interledger grantees work across the world in different financial environments, from regions with limited infrastructure to highly connected digital economies. They include community-based organizations, researchers, technologists, and advocates who build infrastructure, advance research, shape policy, and expand how financial systems work in practice.
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Policy Activation Grant
57 000 USD
Total amount committed
Core organizational support to the community of practice and global network connecting fintech and digital finance associations whose members serving women, rural communities, and small enterprises.
NextGen Higher Education
50 000 USD
Total amount committed
ILP Pathways establishes South Carolinaās first HBCU-led Interledger Protocol education program, training Benedict students through a 150-hour internship and FinTech coursework to build expertise in open payments. Using a multiplier model, participants extend their impact by mentoring youth and supporting minority-owned businesses with digital payment adoption, positioning Benedict as a regional hub for financial inclusion and scalable open-source learning.
NextGen Higher Education
50 000 USD
Total amount committed
A comprehensive initiative at Western Sydney University that integrates an interdisciplinary ILP-focused curriculum with hackathons, community engagement, and industry partnerships to advance secure, interoperable payment systems. By combining technical training, experiential learning, and open-source collaboration, the program equips students to build innovative fintech solutions while promoting financial inclusion and regional leadership in open payments.
NextGen Higher Education
50 000 USD
Total amount committed
This 12-month initiative engages 25 HBCU students in open financial systems and digital inclusion through a blended program of coursework, mentorship, and hands-on ILP-based projects. By integrating open payment technologies into existing curricula and emphasizing real-world problem-solving, the program equips students to develop impactful fintech solutions that advance financial equity and social innovation.