Project proposals

Omnifi Foundation supports digital technology projects that align with our values. If you have an idea for ethical, open source software that could benefit from our support, we want to hear about it.

What we look for

Projects we support share common characteristics:

Open source — Code is publicly available under an approved open source license
Ethical foundation — Respects privacy, prioritizes accessibility, avoids exploitative patterns
Clear purpose — Solves a real problem or addresses a genuine need
Sustainable approach — Designed for long-term viability, not just short-term gains

Project lifecycle

Projects move through stages as they develop:

Proposed

Initial ideas under consideration. At this stage, we’re evaluating fit with our mission and discussing scope with proposers.

Incubating

Active development with foundation support. Incubating projects receive mentorship, infrastructure, and community resources as they grow.

Graduated

Mature projects that have established themselves. These continue under the foundation umbrella with greater autonomy.

Archived

Projects that have completed their purpose or been superseded. Code remains available for reference and potential revival.

Sunset

Projects being phased out. We provide clear timelines and migration paths when sunsetting projects.

How to propose a project

We accept proposals from anyone—you don’t need to be a member to suggest an idea.

A good proposal includes:

Description of what the project does and why it matters
How it aligns with foundation values
Current state (new idea, existing code, established project seeking a home)
What kind of support you’re looking for
Who would work on it

Current proposals

View our projects page to see what’s currently proposed, incubating, and graduated.