GitHub’s $1.25M Secure Open Source Fund: Fixing Bugs, One Dollar at a Time!
GitHub is rolling out the Secure Open Source Fund, offering $1.25 million to boost the security of 125 open source projects. With $10,000 per project, maintainers will get financial support, security education, and even some quality time with the GitHub Security Lab team. Apply by January 7, 2025!
Hot Take:
GitHub is throwing cash like a wizard casting spells, aiming to conjure a secure and sustainable open source world. With $1.25 million and a dream, it’s like Shark Tank for open source projects—but with less drama and more code!
Key Points:
- GitHub launches a $1.25 million Secure Open Source Fund.
- 125 projects will receive funding and support until January 7, 2025.
- Focus on creating a security-minded community of maintainers and funders.
- Projects receive $10,000 each, along with education, mentorship, and tools.
- Free access to GitHub products like Copilot and Secret Scanning included.
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