Grantee Directory

Projects and organizations funded by the Interledger Foundation, working to expand access to digital financial services around the world.

The Work in Practice

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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  1. Alabama A&M University Foundation

    NextGen Higher Education

    50 000 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: United States
    Project lead: Sonya Merritt

    Dollarcraft: Digital Banking Launch Program is a 13-week interdisciplinary initiative that equips students with practical skills in financial innovation, digital payments, and entrepreneurship through mentorship, applied research, and a culminating Hackathon. Launching as a two-semester pilot in Spring and Fall 2026, the program engages distinct student cohorts to develop real-world solutions addressing financial challenges in underserved communities.

  2. AllianceDFA Research into Instant Payment System Inclusivity

    Policy Activation Grant

    57 000 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: South Africa
    Project lead: Sarah Corley

    This grant will support theĀ Alliance of Digital Finance and Fintech AssociationsĀ (AllianceDFA) to lead a global initiative aimed at making Instant Payment Systems more inclusive for fintechs and non-bank actors. The project will assess barriers to participation, amplify the voices of inclusive finance providers, and develop actionable recommendations to improve governance, access, and scalability across regions including Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

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  3. Dmitry Erokhin

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Austria
    Project lead: Dmitry Erokhin

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  4. Dr. Ram Narayan Shrestha

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Nepal
    Project lead: Dr. Ram Narayan Shrestha

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  5. Dr. Raymond Onuoha

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Nigeria
    Project lead: Dr. Raymond Onuoha

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  6. Dr. Senka Hadzic

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Portugal
    Project lead: Dr. Senka Hadzic

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  7. Keerty Nakray

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: India
    Project lead: Keerty Nakray

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  8. Sam Smith

    Call for Papers

    500 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: United States
    Project lead: Sam Smith

    Contribution to the Call for Papers blog publication track to expand upon their Call for Paper initial submission in the form of a public-oriented blog post that maintains intellectual rigour while engaging a broader, interdisciplinary readership.

  9. The Hague University of Applied Sciences

    NextGen Higher Education

    49 480 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Netherlands
    Project lead: Aleksandra Asscheman

    The ā€œFuture of Open Paymentsā€ course is a 5 ECTS interdisciplinary pilot that equips law and finance students with expertise in open payment technologies, regulatory frameworks, and financial inclusion through applied learning and real-world case studies. By combining technical, legal, and entrepreneurial perspectives, the program builds a talent pipeline for open payments while enabling students to design and pitch innovative fintech solutions addressing global financial challenges.

  10. United States International University - Africa

    NextGen Higher Education

    50 000 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Kenya
    Project lead: Billy Wadongo

    The Design Your Future Integrated Innovation Pipeline Program (DYF IPP) is a 12-month initiative that unifies entrepreneurship training, innovation platforms, and open payment technologies to drive digital financial inclusion in Kenya. By integrating Interledger-based tools and multidisciplinary collaboration, the program equips students to develop, incubate, and implement impactful fintech solutions while fostering partnerships and ecosystem growth.