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Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems

Funds turning open-source research tools into governed, secure, lasting ecosystems β€” 60 awards from a $40 million pool, companies included.

OpenNational Science FoundationUnited States

Open-source tools built by researchers β€” software, hardware, machine learning models, languages, data platforms β€” end up carrying real weight in AI and cloud computing, banking, healthcare, education, manufacturing, mobility and national security. The gap this programme addresses is what happens after the research: who governs the thing, who maintains it, and how secure it actually is.

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Translating open-source science and engineering research products into secure, governed, sustainable ecosystems β€” scoping and planning a new ecosystem, establishing and expanding one, or improving the safety, security and privacy of an existing one.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.1 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$40M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 26-506Source: www.grants.gov