The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has opened calls for the next round of Applicant Support Programme (ASP), as part of the larger New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program, reports ITREALMS.
The ASP, ITREALMS gathered, provides financial and non-financial assistance to qualified, eligible entities who plan to apply for a new gTLD.
ICANN developed the ASP to make the New gTLD Program accessible to organizations that may want to apply for a new gTLD but are unable to do so because of financial and other resource constraints. The ASP provides a range of assistance, including access to volunteer professional services, training, and other resources, and reductions in gTLD evaluation fees.
Nonprofits, nongovernmental, and charitable organizations; intergovernmental organizations; indigenous and tribal peoples’ organizations; and small businesses that operate as social enterprises or which operate in a less-developed economy are eligible to apply for support.
ICANN developed the ASP to make the New gTLD Program accessible to organizations that may want to apply for a new gTLD but are unable to do so because of financial and other resource constraints. The ASP provides a range of assistance, including access to volunteer professional services, training, and other resources, and reductions in gTLD evaluation fees.
Nonprofits, nongovernmental, and charitable organizations; intergovernmental organizations; indigenous and tribal peoples’ organizations; and small businesses that operate as social enterprises or which operate in a less-developed economy are eligible to apply for support.
Official press statement available to ITREALMS from ICANN indicated that applications will be evaluated based on financial need, financial viability, and eligible entity status, among other criteria, even as a complete guide to the ASP application and evaluation process is available in the ASP Handbook.
ITREALMS also gathered that the ASP Handbook provides resources to prepare potential applicants for the support evaluation process. These materials include the ASP Quick Start Guide, which provides links to two critical resources: the ASP Applicant Checklist and the ASP Application System Applicant User Guide. The checklist offers a summary of the information required as part of the ASP application. The ASP Application System Applicant User Guide is a technical aid to lead the applicant through the online application system.
ICANN advised potential applicants to consider both the risks and rewards of operating a registry in the long term, which require significant operational, technical, and financial resources – beyond what is covered by the ASP portfolio of support.
ITREALMS also gathered that the ASP Handbook provides resources to prepare potential applicants for the support evaluation process. These materials include the ASP Quick Start Guide, which provides links to two critical resources: the ASP Applicant Checklist and the ASP Application System Applicant User Guide. The checklist offers a summary of the information required as part of the ASP application. The ASP Application System Applicant User Guide is a technical aid to lead the applicant through the online application system.
ICANN advised potential applicants to consider both the risks and rewards of operating a registry in the long term, which require significant operational, technical, and financial resources – beyond what is covered by the ASP portfolio of support.
"Therefore, an award of support does not guarantee a successful application for a gTLD because all new gTLD applicants must pass the required evaluations," part of the press statement read.
The ASP application submission period is open today, for 12 months, through 19 November 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to take full advantage of the capacity development materials and pro bono services to inform a strong gTLD application in April 2026. If you are interested to learn more about this opportunity, please visit the ASP website for more information.
The ASP application submission period is open today, for 12 months, through 19 November 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early to take full advantage of the capacity development materials and pro bono services to inform a strong gTLD application in April 2026. If you are interested to learn more about this opportunity, please visit the ASP website for more information.
Remmy Nweke in Addis Ababa/DoP
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