LOS ANGELES - The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is opening the application round for its Community Childcare Grants Program for ICANN85 in Mumbai, India. The program facilitates the in-person participation of community members with children who are 12 years old or younger at ICANN Public Meetings and eligible ICANN events, according to the official website of ICANN.

Grants of up to $750 per family are available for ICANN Public Meeting participants who meet the criteria, are bringing children, and will incur expenses associated with babysitting or local childcare services. There will be no on-site meeting or conference-sponsored childcare services during ICANN85.

ICANN85 will take place March 7–12, 2026. The deadline to apply for the ICANN85 grant is Friday, January 16, 2026, at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time. The application form is available on the dedicated webpage.