

This post originally appeared on Alpha-Omega and has been revised for the OpenSSF.
By Alpha-Omega
We’re pleased to share our 2024 annual report. In it we try to convey the great progress in securing open source and our joy in seeing the increased security across so many open source ecosystems.
Open source software isn’t just another piece of technology—it’s the digital bedrock that supports everything from major government operations to the smartphone apps we use every day. Its strength lies in the global network of passionate, too-often-unpaid volunteers who pour their time and expertise into writing and maintaining open source projects. Yet, as we rely on these individuals to secure vital infrastructure, we must acknowledge the immense responsibility they carry and ensure we’re not merely shifting more unpaid work onto their shoulders. By investing in resources, offering support, and creating pathways for sustainable contribution, we can protect and strengthen open source software without placing undue burdens on the very people who make it possible.
To everyone who created, maintained, or contributed to an open source project in 2024, thank you.
In 2024, Alpha-Omega issued nearly $6 million in grants to improve security in key open source projects. Notably we:
Alpha-Omega is funded by generous and significant donations from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google, and Microsoft. These grants made it possible to address longstanding security challenges, improve processes, and harden infrastructure within many of the world’s most important open source projects and ecosystems. More importantly, we’ve been able to establish a sustainable culture of security within the communities we work with.
The combination of Alpha-Omega’s grants and the energy, leadership, and commitment of the recipients is a formula that worked and we will continue applying it in 2025.
The Call for Proposals (CFP) for OpenSSF Community Day North America is officially open through March 23, 2025! Co-located with Open Source Summit North America, this event will bring the open source community together in Denver, Colorado, on June 26, 2025, for a full day of engaging discussions and presentations focused on securing the open source software (OSS) supply chain.
This is your opportunity to share your expertise and innovative ideas with the community! We’re looking for sessions on topics like:
*No product/vendor sales pitches — it’s a community-focused event!
For more information on the CFP, visit here. Submit your proposal today!
We have exciting opportunities available to showcase your support for securing the open source ecosystem. By sponsoring OpenSSF Community Day NA, you’ll gain visibility among key industry leaders, security experts, and the open source community. Join us in driving forward the mission to strengthen the OSS supply chain. Email us at openssfevents@linuxfoundation.org to reserve your sponsorship.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this vital conversation. Whether you’re submitting a proposal, attending as a participant, or showcasing your support through sponsorship, OpenSSF Community Day NA is the place to connect, collaborate, and contribute to securing the open source software supply chain. We can’t wait to see you in Denver and work together to advance the future of OSS security!