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The purpose of this page is to outline how OWASP Community Members can request funding to support the mission of OWASP. If you can't find what you are looking for, please contact us.


Community Engagement Funding

Successful global outreach and community support are critical activities that support our purpose of driving visibility and evolution of safety and security of the worlds software. To this end, some guidelines have been established for the OWASP community leadership to follow as they support the OWASP Foundation and it’s core purpose.


Types of Activity Supported

Type of Event or Activity Funding Purpose Funding Limit
Local Chapter Meeting Bringing great speakers to local chapters continues to be a priority of the organization. Although there are opportunities for remote participation and speakers, face to face contact and engagement is a catalyst to inject enthusiasm and energy into a local area. $500 USD
Multiple Chapter Meeting Engagement Through coordination of several local chapters, it is possible to ignite an entire geographic region through a series of presentations at several local chapters in a relatively short period of time. $1000 USD
Outreach Speaking Engagement (Non OWASP Conference) Presenting an introduction to OWASP at events that are attended by professionals who will benefit from awareness of software security builds our global community and spreads security awareness. $500 USD
Non - OWASP Event Outreach (OWASP Representation usually a booth or stand) Physical representation of the OWASP Foundation at conferences managed by other organizations provides opportunities to engage individuals and companies through visual, tangible, and verbal communication. This also included funding for merchandise to support the booth. $500 USD


Community Engagement Funding Rules

The following rules apply for community engagement funding:

  • All funding requests MUST be pre-approved, this is necessary for global budgeting. The funding thresholds have been established based on historic request amounts.
  • Primary funding would be deducted from the local chapter budget (if the activity is supporting the local chapter).
  • A chapter without sufficient funds (or initiative not tied to the chapter) may request funding from the foundation "Community Engagement" fund. These funds are available on a first come-first serve basis.
  • The standard funding thresholds are listed above based on the type of activity.
  • In special circumstances the maximum amount per event can be raised to a maximum of $1000 USD.
  • There is a proposed limit of 2,000 USD on the amount of $ provided to any individual per year (*see 'further funding' below)
  • There is a proposed limit of 2,000 USD on the amount of $ provided to any chapter per year (*see 'further funding' below)
  • A chapter/initiative can use the sponsorship 4 times a year, with a maximum of 2 speakers sponsored by the Community Engagement Fund for one single event.
  • Further funding: for active chapters or speakers who have reach the proposed financial limits, further funding is possible but will depend on available budget, since priority would be given to chapters below these thresholds.
  • OWASP on the Move funds are not to be used by speakers to attend OWASP conferences. If assistance is needed to attend a conference, contact the conference chair.


Application Process

The way it works is really easy.

  • Upfront the chapter leader, speaker, or person leading the initiative submits a community engagement request (event details, who to cover, etc...) Here The request will be reviewed by the OWASP Staff. If the request is within the rules (see above) it will be rapidly approved.
  • The speaker, who made the travel/lodging expenses, submits a reimbursement request with receipts after the presentation is performed. Note: travel can also be booked through the Foundation's travel management system.
  • If the funds required to support the event exceed the documented threshold, then a request should be submitted for the entire anticipated amount.
  • The Reimbursement is approved and processed.

That's it!

Reimbursement Request Form


Project Funding