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`mise` is a dev environment management tool that Just Works™ when switching between projects and programming languages. I appreciate not needing to remember JavaScript/Python/Ruby-specific dev environment manager commands.
Its creator and lead developer announced he’s going full-time on open source, so I am supporting his work with an annual donation.
https://jdx.dev/posts/2026-04-17-going-full-time-on-open-source/?ref=activitypub
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Are you working 🤓 on free and #opensource technologies that benefit other people too? Consider applying for funding for the Next Generation Internet open calls.
✍️ Deadline: June 1, 2026.
More details on 👉️️️️ https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260401-call.htmlJoin @nlnet Office Hour on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 16:00 CEST - and ask any questions 🎯 you have!
👉️️️ https://nlnet.nl/events/20260429/office-hour/index.html#FOSS #NGI #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #opensoftware #openhardware
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The 13th call of #NGIZero Commons Fund is now open – with a deadline ✍️ June 1, 2026.
The goal is to help deliver, mature and scale #new #internet #commons across the whole technology spectrum - from libre silicon to middleware, from P2P #infrastructure to convenient end-user #applications. 🎯Guide for applicants 👉️️️ https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/guideforapplicants/
Do not hesitate to apply! 🤓#FOSS #NGI #NGI0 #fossfunding @nlnet #openhardware #opensoftware #opensource
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We (@aronschaub and me) are so happy to tell you that our project #TinkerFlow has been selected for Funding by @nlnet under the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
https://social.nlnet.nl/@nlnet/statuses/01KNSB6820C1CDBHZZF4GD4MQH
TinkerFlow is a planned process-building system for the open-source Godot Engine (@godotengine) to build 2D, 3D, and XR/VR applications in a structured and efficient way.
More under https://tinkerflow.eu/ (wörk in progress)
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We (@aronschaub and me) are so happy to tell you that our project #TinkerFlow has been selected for Funding by @nlnet under the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
https://social.nlnet.nl/@nlnet/statuses/01KNSB6820C1CDBHZZF4GD4MQH
TinkerFlow is a planned process-building system for the open-source Godot Engine (@godotengine) to build 2D, 3D, and XR/VR applications in a structured and efficient way.
More under https://tinkerflow.eu/ (wörk in progress)
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We (@aronschaub and me) are so happy to tell you that our project #TinkerFlow has been selected for Funding by @nlnet under the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
https://social.nlnet.nl/@nlnet/statuses/01KNSB6820C1CDBHZZF4GD4MQH
TinkerFlow is a planned process-building system for the open-source Godot Engine (@godotengine) to build 2D, 3D, and XR/VR applications in a structured and efficient way.
More under https://tinkerflow.eu/ (wörk in progress)
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We (@aronschaub and me) are so happy to tell you that our project #TinkerFlow has been selected for Funding by @nlnet under the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
https://social.nlnet.nl/@nlnet/statuses/01KNSB6820C1CDBHZZF4GD4MQH
TinkerFlow is a planned process-building system for the open-source Godot Engine (@godotengine) to build 2D, 3D, and XR/VR applications in a structured and efficient way.
More under https://tinkerflow.eu/ (wörk in progress)
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We (@aronschaub and me) are so happy to tell you that our project #TinkerFlow has been selected for Funding by @nlnet under the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
https://social.nlnet.nl/@nlnet/statuses/01KNSB6820C1CDBHZZF4GD4MQH
TinkerFlow is a planned process-building system for the open-source Godot Engine (@godotengine) to build 2D, 3D, and XR/VR applications in a structured and efficient way.
More under https://tinkerflow.eu/ (wörk in progress)
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57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
57 free and open source projects are selected for grants in the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
We want the thank these projects teams and all applicants for their contribution to the digital commons. They are building digital infrastructure that fosters user autonomy, resiliency, interoperability, openness, accessibility, and strive for technical excellence.
Come over to read all about the projects:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260409-announce-commons-fund.html -
RE: https://interledger.social/@Interledger/116369398708878641
I’m excited to launch a second grant program for @Interledger! This one is for FOSS developers into OpenAPI Initiative specifications, GNAP—the successor to OAuth 2, and Kiota—the FOSS SDK generator.
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Are you working 🤓 on free and #opensource technologies that benefit other people too? Consider applying for funding for the Next Generation Internet open calls.
✍️ Deadline: April 1, 2026.
More details on 👉️️️ https://nlnet.nl/news/2026/20260201-call.htmlJoin @nlnet Office Hour on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 16:00 CET - and ask any questions 🎯 you have!
👉️️ https://nlnet.nl/events/20260325/index.html#FOSS #NGI #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #opensoftware #openhardware
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Do you have thoughts on how the @EUCommission should support and fund free and open source software, part of the "digital commons"?
Do you have thoughts on its upcoming "Open Internet Stack" program?
If so, please take this 20 minute survey by the end of the week!
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/3b611754-9e75-ae52-1115-b6ef918f2fa7
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We are excited to support @swf as it explores healthier online spaces and more resilient economic models.
Social networks and payment networks both benefit from a decentralized, federated network topology. Interoperability standards make it possible for communities to govern themselves locally while remaining globally connected—socially and financially.
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📣 @Interledger is excited to support @swf as they explore healthier online spaces and more resilient economic models.
Social networks and payment networks both benefit from a decentralized, federated network topology. Interoperability standards make it possible for communities to govern themselves locally while remaining globally connected—socially and financially.
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Are you working 🤓 on free and #opensource technologies that benefit other people too? Consider applying for funding for the Next Generation Internet open calls.
✍️ Deadline: February 1, 2026.
More details on 👉️️ https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251201-call.htmlJoin @nlnet Office Hour on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 16:00 CET - and ask any questions 🎯 you have!
👉️ https://nlnet.nl/events/20260128/Office-hour/index.html#FOSS #NGI #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #opensource #openhardware
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The 11th call of #NGIZero Commons Fund is still open! 🤓
✍️ Deadline: February 1, 2026.
Check out the list of #activities #eligible for financial support:
🎯 scientific research
🎯 design and development of free and #opensource software and #openhardware
🎯 validation / constructive inquiry into existing or novel technical solutions
🎯 software engineering aimed at adapting to new usage areas / improving software quality
🎯 etc.
Find more 👉️️ https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/eligibility/ -
📌 NLnet Foundation announcement: welcome aboard 17 #free and #opensource projects to contribute to the three NGI Pilot programmes! 🤩
These programmes each focus on a specific domain:
🎯 NGI #Taler works on privacy-preserving digital payments,
🎯 NGI #Fediversity builds the hosting stack of the future,
🎯 NGI #Mobifree is liberating the mobile landscape.Read what each project is working on 👇
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251226-project-selection-pilots.html@nlnet #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #OpenSoftware #openhardware
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📌 NLnet Foundation announcement: welcome aboard 17 #free and #opensource projects to contribute to the three NGI Pilot programmes! 🤩
These programmes each focus on a specific domain:
🎯 NGI #Taler works on privacy-preserving digital payments,
🎯 NGI #Fediversity builds the hosting stack of the future,
🎯 NGI #Mobifree is liberating the mobile landscape.Read what each project is working on 👇
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251226-project-selection-pilots.html@nlnet #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #OpenSoftware #openhardware
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📌 NLnet Foundation announcement: welcome aboard 17 #free and #opensource projects to contribute to the three NGI Pilot programmes! 🤩
These programmes each focus on a specific domain:
🎯 NGI #Taler works on privacy-preserving digital payments,
🎯 NGI #Fediversity builds the hosting stack of the future,
🎯 NGI #Mobifree is liberating the mobile landscape.Read what each project is working on 👇
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251226-project-selection-pilots.html@nlnet #NGI0 #NGIZero #fossfunding #OpenSoftware #openhardware
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The 11th call of NGI Zero Commons Fund is now open – and has deadline ✍️ February 1, 2026.
Free and #opensource software and hardware, open standards, #opendata & AI, #openscience, creative commons and open educational resources are democratising innovation 🚀 and learning, and are together driving society and industry forward at an unprecedented pace. 🎯 Do not hesitate to apply! 🤓
Guide for applicants 👉️ https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/guideforapplicants/ -
@jmaris Folks the deadline is tomorrow @nlnetlabs
Get your application in
https://nominet.uk/our-impact/nominet-dns-fund/
Funding available: £370,000 available in this round, with a maximum of £100k per applicant.
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Happy to announce 29 projects have been selected in round 6 of the NGI Zero Commons Fund.
It is a great selection of Free and Open Source projects covering the entire stack from open hardware to apps that improve user autonomy. Together they help to build the digital commons.
Some projects even already have #hex stickers \o/. Come check it out!
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251016-selection-NGI0CommonsFund.html
(and if you'd like to work for the internet as well, the current call closes December 1).
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The 10th call of NGI Zero Commons Fund is now open – and has deadline 🗓️ December 1, 2025.
Free and #opensource software and hardware, open standards, #opendata & AI, #openscience, creative commons and open educational resources are democratising innovation 🚀 and learning, and are together driving society and industry forward at an unprecedented pace. 🎯 Do not hesitate to apply! 🤓
Guide for applicants 👉 https://nlnet.nl/commonsfund/guideforapplicants/ -
Are you working 🤓 on free and #opensource technologies that benefit other people too? Consider to apply for funding for the Next Generation Internet open calls.
📌 You can ask for between 5k - 50k euro
📌 Anyone can apply: individuals, SMEs, institutions, collectives, etc.
📌 The application form is simple and straightforward.
Deadline for submission ✍️: December 1, 2025 (noon CET).
More details on 👉 https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20251001-call.html -
@beasts this is awesome.
I'm sure the folks at @nlnetlabs know some DNS Devs that could do with some funding.
Especially with the Ripe community fund having had to take a break this year.
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This afternoon at 16.00 CEST we'll have our monthly open office hour.
If you have questions about our funding opportunities or anything else, you can ask them in our Matrix room.
If you want, you can already post your questions on the Etherpad.You can find the link to the Matrix room here:
https://nlnet.nl/officehour/ -
Are you working on Free & Open Source technologies that benefit other people too? Consider to apply for funding in our open calls.
- You can ask for between 5k - 50k euro
- Anyone can apply: individuals, SMEs, institutions, collectives, etc.
- There is little administrative overhead: no reporting-the project is the proof of work. And the application form is simple & straightforward.
The next deadline for the rolling open call is October 1
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250801-call.html
#FOSS #NGI #NGI0 #fossfunding
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We are happy to announce 9 projects have been selected for grants. They'll contribute to the efforts of NGI Mobifree, a pilot program working on a more ethical & human-centered mobile landscape, and NGI Fediversity a hosting stack bringing easy-to-use, portable cloud services to everyone.
We want to thank the project teams for their contributions to the Next Generation Internet.Read all about the technologies they are building here:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2025/20250905-new-grants-mobifree-fediversity.html -
@lexoyo @silex Yes, I am curious about #fossfunding and sustainability in general. How do you plan to bring in revenue using #Silex itself?
My own initial thought is that selling #freesoftware could be the new normal, like #Ardour and others do it.
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@Lhyr @devil @Vivaldi #Kagi #OrionBrowser perks don't look enticing at all for most non-technical users. On top of that, the price is actually more than what I suggested... and who wants to add yet another recurring subscription?
In any case, paying for #ethicalsoftware should become the new normal. I like what @futo_tech is doing in this regard although I hope they stick with #copyleft licensing.
@ardour also has a great business model.
#FUTO #Ardour #ArrdourDAW #FOSSfunding #monetizingFOSS #COSS #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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@Lhyr @devil @Vivaldi #Kagi #OrionBrowser perks don't look enticing at all for most non-technical users. On top of that, the price is actually more than what I suggested... and who wants to add yet another recurring subscription?
In any case, paying for #ethicalsoftware should become the new normal. I like what @futo_tech is doing in this regard although I hope they stick with #copyleft licensing.
@ardour also has a great business model.
#FUTO #Ardour #ArrdourDAW #FOSSfunding #monetizingFOSS #COSS #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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@Lhyr @devil @Vivaldi #Kagi #OrionBrowser perks don't look enticing at all for most non-technical users. On top of that, the price is actually more than what I suggested... and who wants to add yet another recurring subscription?
In any case, paying for #ethicalsoftware should become the new normal. I like what @futo_tech is doing in this regard although I hope they stick with #copyleft licensing.
@ardour also has a great business model.
#FUTO #Ardour #ArrdourDAW #FOSSfunding #monetizingFOSS #COSS #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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@Lhyr @devil @Vivaldi #Kagi #OrionBrowser perks don't look enticing at all for most non-technical users. On top of that, the price is actually more than what I suggested... and who wants to add yet another recurring subscription?
In any case, paying for #ethicalsoftware should become the new normal. I like what @futo_tech is doing in this regard although I hope they stick with #copyleft licensing.
@ardour also has a great business model.
#FUTO #Ardour #ArrdourDAW #FOSSfunding #monetizingFOSS #COSS #FOSS #FreeSoftware #OpenSource
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Having used #wireguard daily for a year now, and repeatedly recommending it to others online, I figured it was finally time to put my money where my mouth is.
Don't forget that a project being #FOSS doesn't mean that it doesn't require resources to develop.This is my first time making a monthly contribution to a project, and GitHub's sponsor program seems like a good way to contribute; they don't take a cut, so the whole amount goes to the developer. I've previously made one-off donations to #Signal and #tteck, as well, and I encourage others to consider doing the same. If you are using free software and you want to support the future of that project, consider donating.
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Hey nerds! The 2024 Open Source Software Funding Report is out! https://opensourcefundingsurvey2024.com (Also make sure to check out the Open Source Funding Toolkit!) https://github.com/sboysel/open-source-funding-toolkit #FOSS #FOSSFunding #OpenSource #FLOSS
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Indian #FinTech company Zerodha launched a dedicated fund aimed at providing financial assistance to Free/Libre and Open Source Software (#FOSS/#FLOSS) projects globally with an annual commitment of $1 MILLION. Read more + apply now!! #FOSSFunding
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💸💶I believe FOSS development on #automerge is eligible for #funding from the @EU_Commission via their program @EC_NGI. Checkout and share widely:
https://nlnet.nl/news/2023/20231001-call.html
Next deadline: 1st December