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The '''Emergency Assistance Program''' is an ICANN initiative designed to support access to Internet infrastructure during emergency situations, such as natural or man-made disasters. This program is intended to be a part of ICANN's ongoing activities. ICANN organization (org), as requested by the [[ICANN Board]], developed a framework for this program based on the process through which ICANN contributed $1 million in emergency financial support to the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster for continued Internet access during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.etcluster.org/emergency/ukraine-conflict Ukraine Conflict, ETCluster]</ref> As of January 2023, the next step is for [[ICANN Organization]] to hold a process for Expressions of Interest and select organizations with a global reach that support Internet access and recovery for local populations during emergencies and disasters. Then ICANN org will coordinate with the selected organizations to determine if a monetary contribution is appropriate. The total monetary contribution will not exceed U$1 million and could include a combination of small and large contributions.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icanns-emergency-assistance-program-framework-for-continued-internet-access-18-01-2023-en Emergency Assistance Program Announcement, ICANN Blogs]</ref> | The '''Emergency Assistance Program''' is an ICANN initiative designed to support access to Internet infrastructure during emergency situations, such as natural or man-made disasters. This program is intended to be a part of ICANN's ongoing activities. ICANN organization (org), as requested by the [[ICANN Board]], developed a framework for this program based on the process through which ICANN contributed $1 million in emergency financial support to the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster for continued Internet access during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.etcluster.org/emergency/ukraine-conflict Ukraine Conflict, ETCluster]</ref> As of January 2023, the next step is for [[ICANN Organization]] to hold a process for Expressions of Interest and select organizations with a global reach that support Internet access and recovery for local populations during emergencies and disasters. Then ICANN org will coordinate with the selected organizations to determine if a monetary contribution is appropriate. The total monetary contribution will not exceed U$1 million and could include a combination of small and large contributions.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icanns-emergency-assistance-program-framework-for-continued-internet-access-18-01-2023-en Emergency Assistance Program Announcement, ICANN Blogs]</ref> | ||
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