The Apereo Foundation is committed to sharing the knowledge, tools, and materials developed through our programs and initiatives in the spirit of open source, open research, and open education. This Community Resources section contains openly licensed assets to share and use across the open source ecosystem. We are beginning by sharing the Apereo OSS Grant Funding Prioritization Framework. Over time, we will expand into research reports, best practices, technical documentation, and educational materials. By making these resources freely available, we aim to empower the global community, foster collaboration, and amplify the impact of open source in education.
We invite you to explore and contribute to this growing collection of shared knowledge. Please contact community@apereo.org for more information or to discuss contributing openly licensed tools and materials.
Apereo Foundation OSS Grant Funding Prioritization Framework
This guide helps open source software projects strategically pursue grant funding opportunities. It ensures project maintainers use their already limited time and resources effectively and increases the chances of successfully securing funding.
Apereo Foundation OSS Grant Funding Prioritization Framework © 2025 by Apereo Foundation is licensed under CC BY 4.0
If you are interested joining our FOSS Funding Forum please contact us at community@apereo.org
Apereo OSS Funding Tracker
The Apereo OSS Funding Tracker spreadsheet is to be used in tandem with the Grant Funding Prioritization Framework to help organizations evaluate possible granting opportunities. One example is included for reference.
Open Source Software in Higher Education (OSSHE) Study
Apereo is pleased to share the preliminary findings of the Open Source Software in Higher Education (OSSHE) study, an exploratory research effort examining how open source technologies are used, perceived, and supported across colleges and universities. Drawing on survey data from IT practitioners, a scan of more than 5,000 .edu domains, and a review of prior sector research, the report highlights the widespread adoption of open source, growing institutional favorability, and a significant gap in campus-level OSS strategy. These early insights point to the need for a larger, collaborative study, and Apereo invites partners, researchers, and community members to participate in shaping the next phase. Contact ed@apereo.org for more information.
PDF of the preliminary report: