Open Source Work Programs: Overview

Programs

Creative Commons (CC) regularly participates in the following work programs that offer grants or stipends:

Google Season of Docs

CC isn't currently participating in Google Season of Docs (GSoD).

Google Summer of Code

CC will apply for participation in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025.

Outreachy

CC is participating in the December 2024 cohort.

Resources

  • Project Ideas: This is a list of project ideas for our work programs. Please note that these project ideas are shared between all current work programs and all ideas may not be available for all programs. Please check the project description carefully.
  • Applicant Guide: This is a guide for all contributor applicants. You must read and follow instructions in this guide if you are applying for a work program at CC.
  • Contributor Guide: This guide describes the expectations and responsibilities for accepted contributors.
  • Project Lead Guide: This is a guide for project leads on CC projects.
  • History: This page has historical information on CC's open source work programs, including links to prior contributors' blog posts.

Project Leads

Name Pronouns Slack Username Time Zone
Sara she/her @sara Central (CDT UTC-05:00 / CST UTC-06:00)
Shafiya she/her @Shafiya Heena Eastern (EDT UTC-04:00 / EST UTC-05:00)
Timid Robot they/them @Timid Robot Pacific (PDT UTC-07:00 / PST UTC-08:00)

Other Opportunities

Apart from the mentioned Creative Commons collaborations, there are numerous additional ways to enhance your knowledge and make meaningful contributions to open source communities: