February Micro-Conference: Unlocking Open Source Grant Funding Opportunities with Josh Baron

The Apereo Foundation invites open source enthusiasts, IT professionals, nonprofit staff members, scientific researchers, and open education advocates to our February micro-conference aimed at navigating the complexities of grant funding.
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern US Time
📍 Location: Virtual (Big Blue Button link provided upon registration)
This engaging session, titled “Evaluating Granting Opportunities – Apereo’s Tools and Process,” will be led by Josh Baron, Development Officer at the Apereo Foundation and a seasoned expert in grant funding, having served as a Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Key Highlights of the Webinar:
- Strategies for Grant Funding Success: Attendees will learn how to differentiate between federal/national funding opportunities and private foundation grants, along with tailored strategies for each.
- 2025 Funding Trends and Opportunities: Discover the current priorities of grantmakers and explore upcoming funding opportunities tailored to open source initiatives.
- Apereo’s “Funding Prioritization Framework”: Gain access to Josh’s newly developed tool to help organizations effectively assess and prioritize funding opportunities.
- Interactive Q&A Session: The webinar will conclude with a 15-minute live Q&A, offering attendees the chance to address their pressing questions by an expert in the field.
This micro-conference is an excellent opportunity to gain insights and practical tools to elevate your open source project’s funding potential. The session also aims to foster a collaborative spirit within the broader open source world by sharing strategies, trends, and resources.
Registration Details:
The webinar is free and open to all interested participants. We encourage you to share this event widely with your networks to help build a robust and thriving open source community.
For additional information, please contact community@apereo.org