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Nominet have launched a fund designed to support both the innovation and maintenance of open source DNS projects. We have identified your publication/newsletter as a valuable opportunity to help us reach our intended audience of applicants. We wondered whether you would consider posting some information on our behalf please. We have included some basic information below but please do let us know if you prefer a different format or need more from us.

Applications are open to The Nominet DNS Fund, an initiative designed to support both the innovation and maintenance of open source projects that are vital to the internet’s infrastructure.

If you or your team are working on projects that strengthen the backbone of the web, we invite you to apply for funding.

Key Details

• Primary goal: Fund and improve the security, long-term sustainability, and resilience of DNS open source projects.
• Focus: Open source critical infrastructure components relevant to the development, deployment, and operation of the global DNS.
• Funding available: £370,000 available in this round, with a maximum of £100k per applicant. 
• Key dates: applications open on 17^th September and will close 26^th October.

The Nominet DNS Fund is committed to responsible, transparent support for the open source community and welcomes applications from a diverse range of contributors.

Nominet operate the UK’s national domain name registry for the millions of individuals and businesses who rely on it every single day. As a public benefit company, we run .UK for the greater good, and work with our members to help bring the benefits of the internet to all.

Learn more and apply here:  https://nominet.uk/nominet-dns-fund/

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