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Vercel

Vercel

$3,600 in Vercel platform credits spread over 12 months, plus third-party credits via an OSS Starter Pack.

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Applications currently closed; reopen in August (rolling cohorts).

AMOUNT

$3,600 in Vercel platform credits spread over 12 months, plus third-party credits via an OSS Starter Pack.

AMOUNT

$3,600 in Vercel platform credits spread over 12 months, plus third-party credits via an OSS Starter Pack.

DEADLINE

Applications currently closed; reopen in August (rolling cohorts).

DEADLINE

Applications currently closed; reopen in August (rolling cohorts).

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need an active open source project that uses or plans to use Vercel.

You need an active open source project that uses or plans to use Vercel.

Projects must be actively developed, show measurable impact or growth potential, follow a Code of Conduct, and use credits only for the open source project itself. Nonprofits and early-stage projects are eligible; funded OSS companies are steered toward Vercel's Startups Program instead.

Projects must be actively developed, show measurable impact or growth potential, follow a Code of Conduct, and use credits only for the open source project itself. Nonprofits and early-stage projects are eligible; funded OSS companies are steered toward Vercel's Startups Program instead.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Vercel accepts cohorts roughly quarterly, with around 30 projects per cohort based on published lists.

Competition is global and open to all stages, so standing out requires demonstrable community engagement and clear growth potential. Applications are currently closed and reopen in August.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm your project meets criteria (active, open source, Code of Conduct in place, Vercel-hosted or planned) — 30 minutes

  2. Submit application at vercel.com/open-source-program when applications reopen in August — 1-2 hours

WORTH KNOWING

Applications are evaluated on impact, community engagement, and growth potential — having visible GitHub activity, contributors, and a clear Code of Conduct before applying will strengthen your case.

Apply on the funder’s site →

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