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Wikimedia Rapid Fund, Cycle 4 2027: grants for small tech projects
Wikimedia Rapid Fund grants 500 to 5,000 USD for short Wikimedia projects, including small software tools. The Cycle 4 deadline is 1 February 2027.
The Rapid Fund runs a round about every two months. Cycle 5 follows with a deadline of 1 April 2027.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Project length | 1 to 12 months, planned future work only |
| Open grants allowed | One open Rapid Fund per individual; fewer than two per organisation |
| Central and Eastern Europe | Non tech projects go to the CEE Hub Rapid Fund; tech projects stay in this fund |
Timeline:
- Review from 2 February to 2 March 2027
- Compliance check and decision from 3 to 16 March 2027
- Grant processing and payment from 16 to 30 March 2027
- Earliest project start on 31 March 2027
Source · meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid
Published 3 November 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 4 November 2026
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Quick answers
In which currency is the grant paid?
In the local currency of the grantee.
Can research publication fees be funded?
No. Proposed research and publication fees are not eligible.