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Open Source Program Opportunities

Here are several open-source programs and initiatives that organizations can participate in:

1. Google Summer of Code (GSoC): GSoC is a global program that offers students stipends to work on open-source projects during the summer. Participating organizations mentor students on their projects, helping them gain real-world experience in software development and contributing to open-source communities.

2. Google Season of Docs (GSoD): Similar to GSoC, GSoD pairs technical writers with open-source projects to improve documentation. This program aims to enhance the documentation quality of open-source projects and provide valuable experience to technical writers.

3. Hacktoberfest: Organized by DigitalOcean and GitHub, Hacktoberfest is a month-long celebration of open source in October. Participants are encouraged to contribute to open-source projects on GitHub by submitting pull requests, and those who complete a certain number of contributions receive a limited edition T-shirt.

4. GitHub Sponsors: GitHub Sponsors allows individuals and organizations to financially support open-source contributors. It provides a platform for developers to receive funding for their work on open-source projects, fostering sustainability and growth within the community.

5. Season of KDE: Season of KDE is an outreach program hosted by the KDE community, similar to GSoC but focused on KDE-related projects. It offers students the opportunity to work on KDE projects under the mentorship of experienced developers.

6. Rails Girls Summer of Code (RGSoC): RGSoC is a global fellowship program aimed at bringing more diversity into open-source communities. Teams of students from around the world work on open-source projects with support from coaches and mentors.

7. Outreachy: Outreachy provides internships to people from groups underrepresented in tech to work on open-source projects. It is organized twice a year and offers opportunities for individuals to gain hands-on experience in open-source software development.

8. Major League Hacking (MLH): MLH organizes hackathons and events for student developers worldwide. While not focused solely on open source, MLH events often include challenges and opportunities to contribute to open-source projects, fostering collaboration and innovation in the community.

9. Mozilla Winter of Security (MWoS): MWoS is a program organized by Mozilla focused on improving the security of open-source software. Participants work on security-related projects under the guidance of mentors from the Mozilla community.

10. Open Source Initiative (OSI) Internship Program: OSI offers internships to students interested in working on open-source projects across various domains. It provides mentorship and guidance to help interns make meaningful contributions to the projects.

These programs provide valuable opportunities for organizations to engage with the open-source community, attract new contributors, and improve their projects through collaboration and mentorship.