Python Software Foundation Withdraws $1.5 Million Security Grant Proposal to US National Science Foundation
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Summary
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) withdrew a $1.5 million grant proposal to the US National Science Foundation's Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open Source Ecosystems program. The proposal aimed to address structural vulnerabilities in Python and PyPI ecosystems. This was PSF's first attempt at government funding, and the intensive application process presented significant challenges for their small team. The withdrawal decision was made after careful consideration of the proposal's alignment with program goals and the foundation's capacity to manage such a large grant.
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Seth Larson, PSF Security Developer in Residence, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) with Loren Crary, PSF Deputy Executive Director, as co-PI, led the multi-round proposal writing process.
The proposal aimed to address structural vulnerabilities in Python and PyPI ecosystems under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Open Source Ecosystems program.
The withdrawal decision was made after careful consideration of the proposal's alignment with program goals and the foundation's capacity.
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