Open Source for the Life Sciences: 2026 funding archive
| Provider | Open Source for Science Fund |
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| Expression of interest | June 8, 2026, 14:00 PDT — letters of intent |
| Deadline | July 21, 2026, 14:00 PDT — invited full proposals |
| Eligibility | Eligible domestic or foreign organisations and fiscal sponsors; no grants to individuals. Open-licensed public software with maintainer buy-in and demonstrated life-science community adoption. |
| Funding | Track 1 up to US$250,000; Track 2 up to US$1 million, both over two years; indirect costs capped at 10% of direct costs within the award maximum. |
The Open Source for Science Fund’s first life-science call offered up to US$250,000 for domain-specific tools or US$1 million for foundational libraries and ecosystems, over two years. Projects needed open licences, public code and demonstrated community adoption. Letters of intent closed on June 8, 2026; invited full proposals closed on July 21.
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