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Rust Foundation Hardship Grants
The Rust Foundation understands that members of the Rust community may suffer from financial hardship from time to time, which can lead to food and accommodation insecurity. The Hardship Grants program is aimed at providing short-term financial support to those active maintainers of the Rust Project most in need of help.
Hardship Grants are available to applicants in amounts randing from $500 to $1,000 USD. Recipients will be individuals who contribute significantly to the Rust Project and who have urgent financial insecurity.
Key Program Facts |
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| Grant Value: | Between $500 to $1,000 USD. |
| Applicant notifications: | Within 5 working days of application submission. |
| Application Period: | Rolling. Email us at grants@rustfoundation.org to apply. |
Program Details
- Applicants may request support in amounts of between $500 and $1,500 USD.
- Hardship Grants are available to individuals who contribute significantly to the Rust Project and who have urgent financial insecurity.
- Out of respect for recipients, we will keep all details of Hardship Grant awards private.
- If you would like to apply for a Hardship Grant, please tell us about yourself and your situation in your email application, including details of your contributions to the Rust Project.
- Hardship Grant applications will be reviewed and selected by the Rust Foundation staff team with possible input from Rust Foundation Directors or members of the Project Teams if counsel is needed.
- The decisions will be made based upon the contributions made by the individual to the Rust Project and the individual’s financial circumstances and need.
- We will aim to make a decision regarding a Hardship Grant within 5 working days of receiving an application.
- Individuals may apply for up to two Hardship Grants in each calendar year.
Hardship Grant FAQs
When can I apply for a Hardship Grant?
The Hardship Grant application is open on an ongoing basis. Please visit this page for more information and to apply.
Who is eligible to apply for a Hardship Grant?
Rust community members who contribute significantly to the Rust Project and who have urgent financial insecurity.
I am 17, can I apply for a Rust Foundation Hardship Grant?
You have to be 18 or older. We need to be mindful of different countries’ child labor laws, and laws that mean people under the age of 18 can’t enter into legal contracts.
Can I apply for more than one Hardship Grant?
You can apply for up to two Hardship Grants in each calendar year.
Who makes the Hardship Grant recipient decisions?
Hardship Grant applications will be reviewed and selected by the Rust Foundation staff team with possible input from Rust Foundation Directors or members of the Project Teams if counsel is needed.
What are Hardship Grant decisions based upon?
The decisions will be made based upon the contributions made by the individual to the Rust Project and community and the individual’s financial circumstances and needs
Will any information about me be shared publicly if I receive a Hardship Grant?
As a rule, the Rust Foundation will endeavor to keep details of any Hardship Grant application as private as possible, due to the sensitive circumstances under which someone might apply for a Hardship Grant.
For answers to more more general FAQs about the grants program, click here.
More Information
The Community Grants Program is made possible by these generous organizations:
... and by the companies and individuals who contribute through our GitHub Sponsors page.
If your organization is interested in supporting the future of Rust’s talent and innovation through the Community Grants Program, please email us at grants@rustfoundation.org. Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.