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FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants
Travel support for FreeBSD conference attendees
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 7, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants help cover travel costs for attending FreeBSD-related conferences. Support is available for conference travel, lodging, and reimbursement of approved expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : July 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at FreeBSD-related conferences for development and advocacy purposes.
Documents Needed
- Travel Grant Request Form
- Travel expense estimate
- Trip report after the event
- Travel Expense Form
- Original receipts
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- FreeBSD developers.
- FreeBSD community members such as committers, kernel hackers, ports maintainers, documentation authors, bugbusters, and system administrators.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking support for meals, alcohol, or social events.
- Expenses already covered by another person.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs.
- Lodging costs, including hotel nights before and during the event.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Meals and alcohol.
- Social events.
- Expenses paid for another person.
Eligible geographic areas
- International applicants attending eligible FreeBSD-related conferences.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed at the close of the application period.
- Applicants are notified within two weeks of the deadline.
- Approved recipients must submit a short trip report after the event.
- Reimbursement requires the trip report, expense form, and original receipts.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed after the application period closes.
- Applicants should first seek support from their employer when possible.
- Conference speakers are generally expected to have travel covered by the conference.
- Travel report and expense documents must be submitted to receive reimbursement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants?
FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants help cover travel costs for attending FreeBSD-related conferences. Support is available for conference travel, lodging, and reimbursement of approved expenses.
Who is eligible for the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants program?
To be eligible for the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants program, you must:
Need financial assistance to attend a FreeBSD-related conference.
Provide a clear application justification.
Estimate travel and lodging costs.
What expenses are eligible under FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants?
Attendance at FreeBSD-related conferences for development and advocacy purposes.
Who can I contact for more information about the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants?
You can contact The FreeBSD Foundation by email at info@freebsdfoundation.org or by phone at none.
Where is the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants available?
The FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants?
FreeBSD Foundation Travel Grants is funded by The FreeBSD Foundation