Applications to the Catalyst Fund for exploratory grants are now open.

The Catalyst Fund offers grants to the people building, verifying, and teaching research software skills, and to the work of developing the norms, tools, methods, and training the community needs to use generative AI well. Exploratory grants provide up to $50,000 for projects lasting 3–6 months. The fund is supported by major funders and is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation.

Learn more and apply here: https://researchsoftwarecatalyst.fund/apply/

Applications are due December 31, 2026. You'll find the guidance, application questions, and eligibility details on the fund page. If you have questions, email contact@researchsoftwarecatalyst.fund