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Applying for FOSS United grant

Pirate PraveenPirate Praveen Sun 28 Dec 2025 6:03AMPublicSeen by 14

Since we are not getting much donations, I think we can consider applying to FOSS United for a grant. FSCI got 1lakh from them for second time.

@Buster Keaton what do you think ?

Buster Keaton

Buster KeatonSun 28 Dec 2025 6:25AM

I had considered to apply for FOSS United grant before, so I am interested to do it. I don't their terms and conditions, so I will read up on them.

It would be helpful if those who applied on FSCI's behalf, can share either a format they used or some suggestions that can be helpful.

kishy

kishySun 28 Dec 2025 11:25AM

Pirate Praveen

Pirate PraveenSun 28 Dec 2025 6:59AM

@kishy submitted the proposal for fsci.

Buster Keaton

Buster KeatonSun 1 Mar 2026 6:16PM

Hello, I had contacted FOSS United to know the process, however they gave a bit negative reply. Maybe I am wrong, so let me know. Pasting their reply below -

We are already supporting a few privacy-preserving services through the

grants program (fossunited.org/grants), and suggest you try working with

them to understand how you can sustain the infrastructure costs for the

project. Please post about the project on forum.fossunited.org so you can

get some visibility, users and maybe even donations. That said, we will be

unable to approve this request at the moment.

Buster Keaton

Buster KeatonSun 1 Mar 2026 6:19PM

Also, I have made a Draft Proposal based on the format shared above. Please feel free to give feedback.

Maybe we should also consider applying to Nagarathna Memorial Grant.

Buster Keaton

Buster KeatonSun 1 Mar 2026 6:32PM

One issue is that I have mentioned Poddery.com's XMPP service. Poddery comes under FSCI, and FSCI has already got a FOSS United Grant. So, it is like asking twice for a same service (or a part of it).