The Applicant Support Program (ASP) is intended to make the New Generic Top-Level Domains (New gTLD) Program: Next Round accessible to applicants who want to apply for a new gTLD or operate a registry, but would be otherwise unable due to financial and resource constraints. This program is a result of ICANN community-developed policy. This page offers additional resources that may be useful in learning more about the program. For information on how to apply, please visit the ASP Handbook and the Apply to the ASP pages.
Quick Start Guide
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Access to Pro Bono Service Providers & Mentors
Information for Pro Bono Service Providers and Mentors
ICANN has recruited, and continues to seek, pro bono (volunteer) professional service providers and mentors who want to offer their expertise to applicants that receive assistance as part of the ASP.
Providers and mentors who offer these services will be in a position to establish relationships across the globe while enhancing visibility and increasing influence within the Domain Name System industry. At the same time, these providers are helping to create opportunities for underserved communities that are making an impact in our world.
Please note that pro bono service providers and mentors are independent from ICANN; they are not endorsed or contracted by ICANN. ICANN may play a facilitative role in making supported applicants aware of the services available.
While anyone may contact a pro bono service provider or mentor for assistance, pro bono service providers will be asked to give priority to supported applicants that have qualified via the ASP.
Note: If you are interested in providing pro bono services or mentorship to supported ASP applicants, register here.
For more information, please refer to these resources:
- Announcement: ICANN Seeks Mentors and Pro Bono Service Providers to Assist ASP Candidates
- Registration for ICANN Applicant Support Program (ASP) Pro Bono and Mentorship Service Providers
- List of Pro Bono Service Providers and Mentors
- Pro Bono Service Provider FAQs
- Pro Bono Service Provider & Mentor Orientation Webinar
- Pro Bono Service Provider & Mentor Info Sheet
Webinars and Presentations
- 31 July 2024 | ASP Webinar for LAC and NA (presentation)
- Video recording
- Audio recordings (EN, ES)
- 30 July 2024 | ASP Webinar for EMEA (presentation)
- Video recording
- Audio recordings (AR, EN, FR)
- 26 September 2024 | ASP Webinar for APAC (presentation)
- Video recording (EN)
- 27 May 2025 | ASP Pro Bono Service Providers and Mentors Orientation Webinar (presentation)
- Video recording (EN)
Information on the Subsequent Procedures (SubPro) Implementation Review Team (IRT) ASP Sub-Track
Background on the Applicant Support Program
- Final Report on the new gTLD Subsequent Procedures Policy Development Process (see "Topic 17: Applicant Support", p.71)
- New Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) Subsequent Procedures Operational Design Assessment (ODA) (see "Applicant Support Program", p.100; "Appendix 16: Applicant Support Program", p. 331 and; "Appendix 6.1.4.2: Applicant Support Program", p. 200)
- GNSO Guidance Process (GGP) for Applicant Support Final Report
- The New gTLD Program: Next Round Implementation Plan (see "Project 2: Applicant Support Program", p. 31)
- Survey of Globally Recognized Procedures for Financial Assistance Programs
Relevant ICANN Meeting Recordings
- ICANN77 New gTLD Program Next Round Update
- ICANN78 Applicant Support Program: Exploring Research Findings from Other Global Programs
- ICANN78 GDS: Subsequent Procedures IRT Working Session (3 of 3)
- ICANN78 New gTLD Program Next Round Update
- ICANN79 New gTLD Program: Next Round – Implementation Status Update
- ICANN80 New gTLD Program: Next Round – Implementation Status Update
- ICANN81 New gTLD Program: Next Round Implementation Status Update
- ICANN82 New gTLD Program: Next Round Implementation Status Update
- ICANN83 New gTLD Program: Next Round Implementation Status Update