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Requesting funding for Servo-related activities

All use of Servo project funds must be approved by the Servo TSC.

To make a funding request, create a new issue on this repository using the Funding Request template. Then open a Zulip discussion in the #tsc channel that contains whatever context is necessary to evaluate the request pointing to the issue.

Requests for funding fall into two categories:

  1. Shared resources
  2. Reimbursement for time/resources

When deciding whether to approve a given request, the Servo TSC weighs the proposed benefit to the project against the projected cost and long term maintenance/risk considerations.

Funding requests for shared resources

This category covers funding for any equipment/service/process that could be used by multiple contributors to the Servo project. Examples of appropriate funding requests include:

  • adding new self-hosted CI runners
  • cloud computing resources for running fuzzers
  • subscription to a multi-seat SaaS product

Funding requests for reimbursement

This category covers funding that goes directly to a project contributor. Examples of appropriate funding requests include:

  • travelling to give a conference talk
  • purchasing development hardware
  • grant for implementing a specific feature
  • paid work on recurring project activities

Funding timelines

Recurring funding requests will have the following conditions:

  • Trial period (3 months): After 3 months, the people behind the funding request should do a brief report on the highlights during the initial 3 months. The TSC would decide if we continue or stop the funding request.
  • Re-evaluation (after 12 months): All funding requests expire after 1 year. They can be renewed by requesting a continuation and getting approval by the TSC.

Funding cancellation

If the financial situation of the Servo project changes significantly, the TSC might decide to stop any of the ongoing funding requests.

Funding logistics

All approved funding requests will be paid through Open Collective, which provides an FAQ.

To receive the funds, you will need to have a PayPal account or the ability to receive a bank transfer.

While legal identifying information may be required, this information will only be visible to Open Collective project admins.