Introduction to the Digital Freedom Fund
The Digital Freedom Fund (DFF) is committed to promoting human rights within digital spaces across Europe. It does so through its two primary types of grants: legal track support and pre-litigation grant support. Both grant types are designed to empower organizations and groups engaged in strategic litigation that aims to enhance rights concerning technology use.
Legal Track Support
The legal track support grants are aimed at facilitating litigation throughout various judicial instances, from initial trials to final appeals. This comprehensive support not only covers the ongoing case but also includes post-litigation activities such as advocacy efforts and enforcement actions after a ruling has been made. For instance, DFF has supported cases challenging the use of facial recognition technology by police in Europe. This can involve workshops aimed at disseminating the lessons learned from final court judgments, thereby enhancing community awareness and engagement. For more details click here
Pre-Litigation Grant Support
On the other hand, the pre-litigation grant support is tailored for activities that set the groundwork for planned litigation. This support can fund essential preparations like legal research, evidence collection, and identifying potential claimants and project partners. These efforts may also include comparative analyses of different EU jurisdictions to evaluate the best frameworks for addressing specific issues under EU directives. The focus here is on meticulous preparation rather than broad exploratory research.
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How to Apply
Organizations interested in these grant opportunities should note the application deadline of 17 February 2026 for the pre-litigation legal support. For additional details on the types of grants available and the application process, visit the Digital Freedom Fund’s official website.