Exciting news! OpenStreetMap US is thrilled to announce the Community Project program to provide formal support to innovative, volunteer-driven projects within the OpenStreetMap ecosystem.
In 2020 we launched our Charter Project program, where community tools can grow within the 501(c)(3) framework of OpenStreetMap US. This program has expanded to encompass three amazing platforms: OpenHistoricalMap, MapRoulette, and OSMCha.
What is a Community Project?
Over the past few years, we’ve been thinking about how to empower a more diverse array of projects in the OpenStreetMap community. In harmony with our Charter Project program, we designed the Community Project program to bolster the many lower-budget, smaller-scale creative projects started and supported by passionate volunteers.
OpenStreetMap US is looking to partner with community members to support their tools and initiatives that align with the OSM US mission and provide long-term benefits to OSMers around the globe. We’re committed to providing projects with a sustainable long-term home where they can grow and flourish.
Community Projects benefit from increased publicity, affiliation with a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, association with an official OSMF local chapter, preferential access to our Tileservice, and a $25 monthly stipend. Maintainers also retain operational control of their work. Check out our Community Projects page for more information about benefits and eligibility.
Our Charter Project program remains available for mature projects that have greater organizational needs, such as hiring staff or expending large budgets. If a Community Project grows large enough it may transition into a Charter Project.
Apply Today!
The OpenStreetMap ecosystem thrives on collaboration and innovation, which is why we are so excited to launch this new opportunity to strengthen your project and our community. Applications are now open and are reviewed on a rolling basis. We invite eligible projects to review the Community Project Guidelines and fill out the application form. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve been working on!
