The Sloan Foundation's Special Initiatives program funds projects advancing public benefit and addressing ethical, legal, and societal challenges in science and emerging technologies.
Free and Open Source Software Sustainability Fund supports developers maintaining open-source internet freedom tools and shared infrastructure to strengthen security and resilience in repressive contexts.
The Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS) program supports collaborative partnerships to enhance research data accessibility and reliability, aligning with NSF and national goals for open science.
The Sloan Foundation supports creative projects that use diverse media to engage the public with science and technology, fostering understanding between scientific and humanistic cultures.
This grant funds projects to plan, build, or enhance open-source ecosystems, focusing on safety, security, and sustainability to address national and societal challenges.