How much funding does Award for Projects of Social Benefit provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Award for Projects of Social Benefit?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Award for Projects of Social Benefit?

Eligible applicants: Only projects are eligible (not individuals).

How often is Award for Projects of Social Benefit offered?

Award for Projects of Social Benefit runs on an annual cycle.

Award for Projects of Social Benefit

Free Software Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Only projects are eligible (not individuals)

Other requirements

Projects must demonstrate intentional and significant societal benefit

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Previous winners are not eligible for renomination
Not eligible: Previous winners are not eligible

Overview

The FSF presents this award annually to a free software project or team responsible for applying free software, or the ideas of the free software movement, to intentionally and significantly benefit society. This award stresses the use of free software in service to humanity.

Geographic Scope: International

Focus Areas:

Projects applying free software to benefit society
Projects implementing free software movement principles for social good
Community-driven free software projects with measurable social impact

Eligibility:

Only projects are eligible (not individuals)
Previous winners are not eligible for renomination
Projects must demonstrate intentional and significant societal benefit

Previous Winners:

2008: Creative Commons
2007: Groklaw
2006: Sahana
2005: Wikipedia
2024: Winners announced (specific names available on fsf.org)

Award Presentation: Winners are recognized at an awards ceremony, typically held during the annual LibrePlanet conference in March.

How to Apply

Nomination Process

Submission Format:
- Send nominations via email to award-nominations@gnu.org
- Subject line: Name of the project
Required Content:
- Explanation of the work done (40 lines or less)
- Description of why it is especially important to the advancement of software freedom or how it benefits society
- Information about where to find the materials (software, manuals, writing, etc.) on which the nomination is based
Eligibility Requirements:
- Previous winners are not eligible
- Only projects can be nominated (not individuals)
- Renomination of previous nominees (who did not win) is encouraged
Nomination Deadline:
- Typically in October (e.g., October 31 for 2008 awards)
- Check fsf.org/awards for current year deadline