Apply for the OpenSSF Technical Initiative Funding
The OpenSSF supports its technical initiative communities by providing funding in areas of need. Some examples of funding are: audits, technical writers, and interns.
Technical Initiative Funding
Who Qualifies
Existing OpenSSF TIs with a documented lifecycle phase (e.g., sandbox, incubating, or graduated) are eligible for funding.
NOTE: Depending on the lifecycle phase of your TI, you may already qualify for things like a logo, stickers, or other swag; see TI Gives and Gets.
How to Apply
- Determine if you/your project is qualified for funding.
- We’ll ask you to provide the following details about your TI including, but not limited to:
- Funding Amount
- Problem Statement
- What’s needed to make the funding initiative happen
- Requirement Summary
- Funding Owner
The Review Process
The OpenSSF TAC is responsible for approving technical initiative funding requests with final approval from the OpenSSF General Manager. Reviews will be conducted bi-monthly – view the schedule.
The TAC reviews each funding request based on the following criteria:
- Is this request in line with the TAC Technical Vision?
- Is this request in line with the OpenSSF Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy?
- Does the requester(s) have an accepted TI lifecycle phase in good standing?
- Does the requested amount align with the lifecycle stage the TI is at?