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==OWASP Project Stage Benefits==
The requirements laid out for the various stages of project maturity can be arduous. As all Project Leaders are 
volunteers, OWASP recognizes the need to offer incentives for both the Project Leader and the project itself to 
help it move forward. The following section provides a list of standard resources made available to Project Leaders 
based on their project’s current maturity level. 

===Starting a Project: Incubator Stage Benefits===

Aside from leveraging the OWASP brand, we can offer a number of beneﬁts to an OWASP Project Leader for 
starting a project. These include: Financial Donation Management, Resource Procurement Support, Project 
Review Support, WASPY Award Nominations Opportunities, OWASP Projects Track Participation, Opportunity to 
use Project Fund Bucket for Project Development, and Community Engagement and Promotional Opportunities. 

'''FINANCIAL DONATION MANAGEMENT''' 
As part of the project home page provided by the OWASP Projects Infrastructure, all projects can solicit ﬁnancial 
donations. While these ﬁnancial resources are available to Project Leaders, there are strict rules for what these 
funds can be used for. In particular, these funds cannot be used to pay Project Leaders or contributors for their 
time spent working on the project unless it is pre-approved by the Foundation. These funds are meant to be used 
towards project expenses. For a more information on our project spending policy, please view Appendix 8.6. 

'''RESOURCE PROCUREMENT SUPPORT'''
Here at OWASP, we have an opportunity to work with many contractors and experts from different industries and 
ﬁelds. The OWASP Operations team are a hub of contacts, and we can help ﬁnd resources for Project Leaders 
when needed. Simply contact the OWASP Project Manager for assistance on leveraging the OWASP network. 

'''PROJECT REVIEW SUPPORT'''
OWASP recognizes that Project Leaders often have difﬁculty objectively reviewing their own projects. The goal of a 
project review is to enable Project Leaders to receive constructive, objective feedback on how to improve their 
projects. OWASP can retain the services of volunteer project reviewers from the OWASP community. As our 
reviewer pool is made up of unpaid volunteer staff, we are only able to review a project every 3 months. Please 
note, this service is still under development for the coming year. 

'''WASPY AWARDS NOMINATION'''
Project Leaders have the opportunity to participate in the annual WASPY Awards. WASPY Awards are given to 
those projects that have provided outstanding contributions to the OWASP Community and the Software Security 
Industry over the year. Any OWASP project can be nominated to receive an award and have their name put into 
the nominee pool. 

'''OWASP OPEN SOURCE SHOWCASE & OWASP PROJECTS TRACK PARTICIPATION'''
This opportunity is open to all open source projects. All Project Leaders and contributors are welcome to apply for 
the OWASP Open Source Showcase and the OWASP Projects Track event modules. These event modules are 
managed by the OWASP Project Manager, and they take place at our global AppSec conferences every year. 

'''INTRA-OWASP PROMOTION'''
Additional promotional opportunities are available via a number of our marketing channels, OWASP activities, and 
even via other projects within OWASP. For example, the OWASP Web Testing Environment (formerly the OWASP 
LiveCD), the Podcast series, the AppSec Tutorial Series, and Media projects, all interact with other OWASP 
Projects. These types of projects can provide cross-promotion opportunities for other projects. 
Likewise, there are multiple teams working on internationalization that support ongoing translation efforts. These 
teams can provide translation services that will help projects reach wider audiences. 
OWASP also holds and participates in many industry and community events, including local chapter meetings, 
regional events, and outreach activities. Projects can gain increased exposure through OWASP presence at these 
events. 

Note that while OWASP encourages Project Leaders, translation team members, chapter leaders, conference 
planners, and outreach leaders to consider promoting mature projects, the ﬁnal decision on who to promote rests 
with those community members. 

'''OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING'''
All OWASP Projects will have an opportunity to submit a proposal for funds that can be used for development of 
the project. There are restrictions to the use of these funds. Stipends cannot be used to pay Project Leaders or 
contributors for work done. Acceptable expenses include travel, marketing, advertising, technology, and 
development expenses. There is a set amount set aside from the Foundation for this award this year, and there is a 
proposal submission requirement before any Leader can be awarded these funds. Please note, that Flagship and 
Lab projects will get a preference for funding, and funds will be awarded based on an appropriate justiﬁcation 
need, and on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis. 

'''COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES''' 
Last but not least, Project Leaders get ﬁrst hand access to industry experts, and a wealth of knowledge and 
support from over 32,000 global OWASP members and supporters. 

===Benefits of Graduating: OWASP Lab Stage===
A Lab Project will continue to receive the same beneﬁts that OWASP Incubator projects receive (please see 
above), along with the additional beneﬁts outlined below: 

'''PROJECT PROMOTION SUPPORT''' 
OWASP recognizes that Project Leaders want to obtain visibility for their endeavors, and there are a number of 
ways that can be achieved through our Global Projects Infrastructure. As an OWASP Lab Project, Leaders get 
preference for promotional opportunities over Incubator Project Leaders. Projects can expect to be highlighted or 
“featured” for several reasons, including but not limited to: 
*New project inception 
*Recent project graduation 
*Recent release 
*High levels of contributor activity 
*Strong positive feedback responses 
*Press Coverage 

If selected, projects will be highlighted through the Global Projects Portal and our social networking infrastructure 
as these are the primary methods we use to promote the visibility of OWASP Projects. Additionally, there is 
opportunity to be highlighted in our OWASP Connector Newsletter that is sent to over 43,000 subscribers. 

'''RESOURCE PROCUREMENT SUPPORT'''
The OWASP Project Manager will give preference to Lab Project Leaders over Incubator Project Leaders when 
there is a need for resource procurement support. Simply contact the OWASP Project Manager for assistance on 
leveraging the OWASP network. Please note, the Project Leader must be aware that all resource costs will need to 
come out of their individual project budget. Please ensure that your project has enough funds before spending 
funds or hiring a resource. 

'''OWASP OPEN SOURCE SHOWCASE & OWASP PROJECTS TRACK TRAVEL FUNDING ASSISTANCE''' 
All Project Leaders and contributors are encouraged to apply for the OWASP Open Source Showcase and the 
OWASP Projects Track event modules. These event modules are managed by the OWASP Project Manager, and 
they take place at our global AppSec conferences. OWASP travel funding is available to those Project Leaders that 
are in need of assistance. Preference is given to Project Leaders that are traveling from the region closest the the 
AppSec event in question, and preference is also given to Project Leaders that have not participated in the Open 
Source Showcase and/or Projects Track modules. Preference is also given to Lab Project Leaders over Incubator 
Project Leaders. 

'''OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING'''
All OWASP Projects will have an opportunity to submit a proposal for funds that can be used for development of 
the project. There are restrictions to the use of these funds. Stipends cannot be used to pay Project Leaders or 
contributors for work done. Acceptable expenses include travel, marketing, advertising, technology, and 
development expenses. There is a set amount set aside from the Foundation for this award this year, and there is a 
proposal submission requirement before you can be awarded these funds. Please note, Lab Projects will be given extra consideration over Incubator Projects due to increased level of commitment. Funds will be awarded based 
on an appropriate justiﬁcation need, and on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis. 

===Benefits of Graduating: OWASP Flagship Stage===
A Flagship project will continue to receive the same beneﬁts that OWASP Lab Projects receive (please see above), 
along with the additional beneﬁts outlined below: 

'''GRANT FINDING AND PROPOSAL WRITING'''
OWASP will assist Flagship Projects with ﬁnding and developing grant proposals to help fund their product 
development. Projects must have an active Project Leader willing to take responsibility for helping complete the 
proposal. Additionally, the Project Leader must be willing to take the lead on delivering the project outlined in the 
proposal if we are successful in securing grant funding. All projects have an opportunity to seek out and submit 
grant proposals; however, Flagship Projects will get preference due to our limited resources. 

'''PROJECT PROMOTION SUPPORT''' 
As an OWASP Flagship Project, Leaders get preference for promotional opportunities over Incubator and Lab 
Project Leaders. If selected, projects will be highlighted through the Global Projects Portal and our social 
networking infrastructure as these are the primary methods we use to promote the visibility of OWASP Projects. 
Additionally, there is opportunity to be highlighted in our OWASP Connector Newsletter that is sent to over 43,000 
subscribers. 

'''OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING'''
All OWASP Projects will have an opportunity to submit a proposal for funds that can be used for development of 
the project. There are restrictions to the use of these funds. Stipends cannot be used to pay Project Leaders or 
contributors for work done. Acceptable expenses include travel, marketing, advertising, technology, and 
development expenses. There is a set amount set aside from the Foundation for this award this year, and there is a 
proposal submission requirement before you can be awarded these funds. Please note, Flagship Projects will be 
given extra consideration over Incubator and Labs projects due to their increased level of commitment. Funds will 
be awarded based on an appropriate justiﬁcation need, and on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst serve basis.