goose Open Source AI Agent Grant
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US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) over 12 months for individuals or small teams anywhere, including India, building open-source work on the goose AI agent. Rolling review.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Agentic AI Foundation
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- International
About this grant
The goose Open Source AI Agent Grant funds individuals and small teams to build open-source work around goose, an open source, extensible AI agent. Each grant is US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) for a 12-month project, paid quarterly as agreed milestones are met. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline, the programme is open to applicants anywhere in the world, and the status on the row is active. That includes Indian developers working alone or in small teams, as long as the work is not already paid for by an employer or client.
What the program offers
Each grant is US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) over 12 months. The money is not paid in one lump. It is tied to milestones: each project agrees its own deliverables and milestones with the goose team, there are periodic check-ins, and payouts follow every quarter once progress is satisfactory. Payment is in US dollars, and the goose team says it will try to accommodate local currency and payment preferences. The source does not describe other perks such as mentoring or cloud credits.
The source says grants may be extended or renewed depending on progress, impact and alignment, but renewal is not guaranteed and is decided case by case. A grant is not employment, and it does not promise a future job at goose or at the foundation behind it, although collaboration may arise naturally.
The programme wants clear, ambitious ideas that fit goose's values of openness, modularity and user empowerment, with an open-source-first mindset. It lists some example directions. One is new ways of interacting with agents, such as sketches and whiteboards, camera input or voice that picks up emotion. Another is greater autonomy, such as long-running background modes, deep planning and tools that support them. A third is self-improving agents, where goose rewrites its own system prompt, MCP servers or even its own code. A fourth is automating the real world, with tools for home automation, robots or 3D printing. These are examples, not a closed list.
Who can apply
Anyone can apply, whether an individual or a small team, and the source says applicants may be located anywhere in the world. The one funding condition is that the work must not already be funded by an employer or client. Applicants must also comply with applicable law. Open source experience is a plus but not required, and an early idea, even a rough sketch, is welcome.
For an applicant in India, this means you can apply directly as a developer or a small team without setting up a company or a nonprofit. It suits independent engineers, researchers and student-led or startup teams who want to spend a year on an open project. It does not suit closed-source product work, or a project that your employer already pays you to build.
How to apply
Read the grant page and think through an idea that fits goose's values. Then submit the application form that is linked from the grant page. If you have questions, you can ask them in the #goose-grants forum on the goose Discord. You may send more than one proposal, as long as the projects are significantly different from one another. A practical tip: because review is rolling and the source says earlier submissions improve the chance of consideration in the current cycle, do not wait until your idea is perfectly polished.
How applications are judged and what happens next
The goose team reviews proposals on a rolling basis and says it will support as many strong, mission-aligned projects as its resources allow. If your project is selected, you define its deliverables and milestones. Progress is reviewed every quarter by the goose team and selected external reviewers, and payouts depend on that review. The source does not give a response time for proposals.
About goose and the Agentic AI Foundation
goose is an open source AI agent that can install, run, edit and test code with any large language model. The code is on GitHub, and the project has installation docs, an extensions directory, a blog and tutorials. The project is now hosted by the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF), which also hosts open standards for agentic AI such as the Model Context Protocol, AGENTS.md and Agent2Agent. The project began at Block.
Things to check before you apply
- Payouts are in US dollars. Indian recipients of foreign money should check tax treatment and foreign-exchange rules with an adviser before applying. The source does not discuss them.
- The grant is paid by milestone each quarter, so you need enough runway to work between payouts.
- The source does not say how many grants will be awarded or when the programme closes.
- Your work should be open-source first. Check the licence you plan to use against what the goose team expects.
- The source does not state an application fee or a travel requirement.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Each goose grant is US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) for a 12-month project. Payouts are made quarterly against agreed milestones, after satisfactory progress updates reviewed by the goose team and selected outside reviewers. Payouts are in US dollars, but the team will work with you on local currency and payment preferences where it can. Grants may be extended or renewed after 12 months based on progress, but renewal is not guaranteed. A grant is not a job and does not imply hiring.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Duration
- 12 months
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The goose team reviews proposals on a rolling basis and supports as many strong, mission-aligned projects as its resources allow. Funded projects set their own deliverables and milestones, and progress is reviewed every quarter by the goose team and selected external reviewers before each payout.
Application Process
- 1
Submit proposal
Send your idea through the goose grant application form.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the goose Open Source AI Agent Grant?
Anyone can apply, either as an individual or as part of a small team. The work must not already be funded by an employer or client. Open source experience helps but is not required.
Can Indian developers apply for the goose grant?
Yes. The source says applicants may be located anywhere in the world. You do not need a company or a nonprofit, but you must comply with applicable law.
How much is the goose grant?
Each grant is US$100,000 (about ₹95 lakh) for a 12-month project. The source does not say how many grants will be awarded.
How is the goose grant paid?
Payment is milestone-based and made quarterly, once progress updates are satisfactory. It is paid in US dollars, and the team says it will try to accommodate local currency and payment preferences.
What is the deadline for the goose grant?
There is no fixed deadline, because proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis. The source says submitting earlier improves the chance of consideration in the current cycle. The source does not say when the programme will stop taking proposals.
Is the goose grant a grant or equity?
It is called a grant, and the source does not mention any equity being taken. It is also not employment, and it does not promise a job at goose or the Agentic AI Foundation.
What do I need to submit for the goose grant?
You submit the application form linked from the grant page, describing an open-source-first idea that fits goose's values. A rough sketch of the idea is welcome. The source does not list further documents.
Do I have to travel for the goose grant?
The source does not mention any travel requirement. The programme is run online, with check-ins and quarterly reviews of progress.
Can I send more than one proposal?
Yes, as long as the projects are significantly different from each other. Each proposal is judged on its own.
Is the grant renewable, and is it free to apply?
Grants may be extended or renewed depending on progress, impact and alignment, but renewal is not guaranteed. The source does not mention an application fee.
Sources
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