Google Summer of Code

Google Summer of Code

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Google Summer of Code is Google’s long-running program for funding new contributors to work with open source organizations under mentor guidance. It is one of the most established grant-like funding routes for bringing new contributors into OSS communities through structured, paid project work.

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Goal: Funding. Model: Grants. Status: Live.

Should you use this?

Best for
Infrastructure, public-good, research, security, or ecosystem work with a clear proposal.
Not ideal for
Projects that need quick cash or cannot match a program's eligibility criteria.
Why choose it
Contributor stipend program that funds mentored open source work. Best for projects ready to scope work and invest time in mentorship.
Watch out for
Grant cycles are competitive, time-bound, and tied to funder priorities.
Setup effort
High
Fees
Contributors receive stipends; participating organizations do not pay a platform fee.
Last verified
2026-03-15
Goal Funding
Model Grants
Tags
Education OSS-specific
Official websiteVisit official website
VerificationUnverified
OrganizationCorporate program
Open source statusOpen source program
Platform technologyOpen source contribution program
Monetization modelContributor stipends for mentored OSS project work
Payment methodsGoogle stipend payment partner
Platform feesContributors receive stipends; participating organizations do not pay a platform fee.
User activityGoogle reports 21,000+ contributors, 20,000+ mentors, and 1,000+ open source organizations since 2005.

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