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Travel Funding

The OpenSSF's Travel Fund is intended to enable open source developers and community members to attend events that they would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of funding. We place an emphasis on funding applicants who are from historically underrepresented or untapped groups and/or those of lower socioeconomic status. If you work for a company that has the ability to fund your travel, we ask that you not apply, to save funds for those that need it.

In order to maximize spend, travel fund assistance may only be used for:

Coach airfare tickets
Accommodation for the dates of the event plus one night prior to the event start date
Ground transportation to/from the airport
Funds may not be used for miscellaneous travel expenses including food, visa costs, non-airport transportation, baggage fees, etc.

To be reimbursed:

All expenses for which you seek reimbursement must be supported by receipts.
Your total expenses must not exceed the approved funding amount. Please ensure your funding request accurately reflects your anticipated travel costs. If you foresee your expenses exceeding the approved amount, please contact us immediately.

Important Note:

If your travel fund application is approved, you will be required to show proof of attendance in order to be reimbursed.
OpenSSF cannot offer visa assistance. For any visa-related needs, we advise contacting the event organizers directly for a visa letter or assistance.

For questions, please contact operations@openssf.org. Please fill out the form below to have your funding request considered.