Grants
We want the Web to be even better. We want more people using it for more things. We want it to continue to drive creativity, education and economic growth. And we want to empower people to help shape the Web as they move more of their lives online.
This is why we develop software, launch learning programs, champion privacy and drive standards in the pursuit of our mission to keep the Web open. It's also why we invest in people, organizations, schools and community efforts that share our values, ambitions and love of the Web.
Who We Help
We donate to and sponsor various organizations that build and support open source projects. Here are some:
Open Source Initiative - www.opensource.org
GNU and Free Software Foundation - www.gnu.org
The Apache Software Foundation - www.apache.org
What We Fund
We make grants to people and organizations we know, who are either working with us or in a closely related field. Our work revolves around four areas:
1. Learning & Webmaking: Tools, curricula and communities that teach kids, journalists, filmmakers - everyone - how to help make the Web.
2. Open Source Technology: Research, software and standards that extend the capacity, celebrate the values and protect the health of the Open Web.
3. User Sovereignty: Projects, campaigns and organizations that fight to keep the Web open and prioritize the interests of individual users.
4. Free Culture & Community: Support to the broad community of individuals, organizations and projects that aid in the creation of technologies and projects that increase the health of the open Web ecosystem.