Mozilla is interested in calling for technical projects that have a solid foundation in environmental and climate justice, sustainability and ecology. We understand that the effects of climate change will be felt disproportionately by the global south, especially people of colour, indigenous and traditional peoples, local communities and specific ethno-racial groups. We are particularly interested in projects that can address the health, economic and social impacts of climate change on these groups (e.g. Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA)) and that are built by these groups or in close partnership with affected communities.

VALUE

The Mozilla Technology Fund will provide prizes of up to US$ 50,000 each and one year of mentoring and support for open source projects that meet the following criteria

• The awardees are expected to take part in monthly cohort calls for the duration of their project (12 months from January 2023) to share their progress, ask questions and offer peer support to other project teams.
• The awardees will also have access to Mozilla fellows with relevant experience in the subject, who will mentor members of the MTF cohort.
• All past and present MTF award winners will have access to the MTF Slack/Discord Community for asynchronous discussions and updates.

ELIGIBILITY

• These awards are open to all candidates, regardless of geographical location or institutional affiliation, except where legally prohibited.
• However, Mozilla is especially interested in receiving applications from People and Areas Most Affected (MAPA); members of the Global Majority or Global South; Black, Indigenous and other people of colour; women, transgender, non-binary and/or gender diverse applicants; migrant and diasporic communities; and/or people from displaced/climate-impacted communities, etc.

Candidates must fulfil the following requirements

• Be legally able to receive funds in the form of a grant from the Mozilla Foundation (a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation)
• Be working to solve a problem of public interest or issue related to the focus of this Call for Proposals

DEADLINE: 5th October 2023

To register and for more information go here