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id: "applicant-support-program"
kind: "glossary-term"
title: "Applicant Support Program"
language: "en"
category: "TLD types and programs"
updated: "2026-10-04T14:01:23Z"
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---

# Applicant Support Program

An ICANN program that helps qualified applicants with limited resources apply for a new gTLD. Support can include lower evaluation fees, help from advisers and bid credits in ICANN auctions. Qualifying for support does not mean the gTLD application itself is approved.

## related terms

- [2026 Round](https://tldlog.com/glossary/new-gtld-program-2026-round/)
- [Applicant Guidebook](https://tldlog.com/glossary/applicant-guidebook/)
- [auction of last resort](https://tldlog.com/glossary/auction-of-last-resort/)