Perl & Raku Foundation Community Grants
By The Perl and Raku Foundation
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Quick Answer
Project grants for developers and educators anywhere, including India, improving Perl or Raku: core work, CPAN modules, documentation and tutorials. Requests accepted any time.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- The Perl and Raku Foundation
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Location
- International
About this grant
The Perl & Raku Foundation Community Grants are project grants from The Perl and Raku Foundation (TPRF), a US nonprofit, for developers and educators who want to improve the Perl and Raku programming languages. Grant requests can be sent at any time, and the source does not publish a maximum amount, so you state the sum you need. The status on the row is active and there is no fixed deadline. Applicants from India are allowed, since the only exclusion is for residents and nationals of countries that US law bars TPRF from dealing with.
What the program offers
TPRF funds projects that help advance the use and understanding of Perl and Raku in the wider software development community. The page says grants can cover everything from core language improvements to CPAN modules, documentation and tutorials. If you want to help but do not have an idea, TPRF keeps a curated list of grant ideas, and it also runs separate Perl Core and Raku development funds.
The source does not give a minimum or maximum grant size. Your proposal states the amount you are asking for, preferably in US dollars. Approved grants are paid by TPRF, and each approved grant is assigned a grant manager, usually a Grants Committee member, who liaises between you and TPRF for the length of the grant. The source does not say how the money is released over time, so ask about this when you are approved.
Who can apply
The programme is open to developers and educators whose projects benefit the Perl and Raku communities. The source does not set rules on age, organisation type or company registration, which suggests that individuals can apply. The one stated restriction is that residents and nationals of countries that US law bars TPRF from doing business with are not eligible. For this reason every proposal must include the applicant's nationality and country of residence. That information is not made public and is not used in the committee's vote. If you expect to move country during the grant, include the details of the move.
For an Indian developer, this means you can apply from India. The source does not list the barred countries, so if your nationality or residence is unusual, check the rule with TPRF. The programme suits individual developers, maintainers of CPAN modules, documentation writers and trainers. It does not suit commercial product work or a project with no connection to Perl or Raku.
How to apply
First choose a project, either your own idea or one from TPRF's list of grant ideas. Then write a proposal containing a project title and synopsis, your name, a discussion of the project's benefits to the Perl community, a list of deliverables, project details with a proposed schedule, your biography and the grant amount you request. Add your nationality and country of residence. Submit the proposal through the Google form linked on TPRF's proposal page. A practical tip: keep deliverables concrete and easy to check, since the committee and the community will read them, and the grant manager will follow your progress against them.
How applications are judged and what happens next
You can send a grant request at any time. Every two months the Grants Committee opens a call for proposals that lasts two weeks. During that window, requests are posted on the Perl Foundation News site for public feedback, and applicants can refine them. Committee members then review and vote on the proposals. Approved grants are funded by TPRF and given a grant manager. The page lists no fixed deadlines and says the blog announces when new rounds are considered, so follow it for the next call.
About The Perl and Raku Foundation
TPRF is based in Covina, California, USA, and its legal entity is Yet Another Society. Its Grants Committee was formed in 2003 to oversee how grant money is allocated. The committee's members range from core Perl and Raku developers to CPAN module developers. TPRF is funded by sponsors who contribute to the languages, and it also runs events such as The Perl and Raku Conference North America.
Things to check before you apply
- Your proposal is published openly on the Perl Foundation News site, so write it as something the public will read. Your nationality and residence are not published.
- The source does not state reporting requirements, payment schedules or a grant ceiling. Read the linked pages on running grants and grant benefits, or contact the TPRF grants secretary through the proposal page.
- 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 source does not mention an application fee or any travel requirement.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
You set the amount you need in your proposal, preferably in US dollars; the page does not publish a minimum or maximum. Approved grants are funded by TPRF, and a grant manager, usually a member of the Grants Committee, acts as your liaison for the life of the grant.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
Every two months the Grants Committee opens a two-week call. Requests are posted on the Perl Foundation News site for public feedback and refined. Committee members then review and vote on them. Approved grants are funded by the foundation, and each gets a grant manager.
Application Process
- 1
Submit proposal
Send the proposal and amount through TPRF's 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
Can I apply for a Perl and Raku Foundation grant from India?
Yes. The only stated exclusion is for residents and nationals of countries that US law bars the foundation from doing business with. You must give your nationality and country of residence with your proposal, and that information is not used in the vote.
Who can apply for the Perl and Raku community grants?
The grants are for developers and educators who want to advance the use and understanding of Perl and Raku. Projects can range from core language improvements to CPAN modules, documentation and tutorials. The source sets no rule on company registration.
How much can I ask for?
The source does not set a minimum or maximum. You state the amount you need in your proposal, preferably in US dollars.
How is the grant paid?
Approved grants are paid by The Perl and Raku Foundation, and a grant manager is assigned to liaise with you. The source does not say how the payments are split over time, so ask when your grant is approved.
What is the deadline for these grants, and what if I miss a call?
Grant requests can be sent at any time, and the source lists no fixed deadline. The Grants Committee opens a two-week call every two months. If you miss one, your request can be considered in a later call.
Is it a grant or equity?
It is a grant for a project. The source mentions no equity or ownership being taken by the foundation.
What should my proposal include?
A title and synopsis, your name, the benefits to the Perl community, a list of deliverables, project details with a schedule, your biography and the requested amount. You also provide your nationality and country of residence. The proposal is submitted through a Google form.
Will my proposal be public?
Yes, proposals are posted on the Perl Foundation News site to collect community feedback. Your nationality and country of residence are not disclosed and are not used in the vote.
Do I have to travel?
The source does not mention any travel requirement. Proposals are submitted online.
Is it free to apply, and when will I hear back?
The source does not mention an application fee. It also gives no response time, other than saying the committee reviews and votes after each two-week call and the blog announces new rounds.
Sources
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