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The Codex Open Source Fund is a $1 million initiative by OpenAI to support open-source projects that integrate Codex CLI or other OpenAI models. Grants are awarded in increments of $25,000 in OpenAI API credits, distributed on a rolling basis. Participants also gain technical guidance from the OpenAI team and ecosystem support to accelerate adoption of Codex CLI across diverse programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, and Shell.

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$25,000

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Up to

$25,000

Program Tiers

API Credit Grants

Grants awarded in increments of $25,000 in OpenAI API credits on a rolling basis.

Credit Value

$25,000

Duration

Benefits

Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects

Orbital

Enhanced benefits for growing projects

Launchpad - Basic benefits to help you get started

Orbital - Enhanced benefits for growing projects

Level 2

Stellar - Premium benefits for established projects

Galactic - Ultimate benefits package for industry leaders

$25,000 OpenAI API credits per grant

Technical guidance from OpenAI team

Ecosystem support for Codex CLI adoption

Eligibility

Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form

Lunar Gravity

Simple application process, usually just a quick form

Lunar Gravity - Simple application process, usually just a quick form

Level 1

Earth Gravity - Moderate documentation like basic financials, pitch deck

Solar Gravity - More intense: interview rounds, additional verification documents

Black Hole Gravity - Most demanding (complex due diligence)

Open-source projects integrating Codex CLI or OpenAI models

Projects aligned with OpenAI’s mission of safe and beneficial AI

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