Proposal Submission Help

Last Updated: July 23, 2008

The FreeBSD Foundation allocates a certain amount of funding to help fund projects that will improve the FreeBSD Operating System. We have invited developers to submit proposals for projects they would like us to fund.

The objective of the proposal is to identify what is to be done, explain why this needs to be done, and convince us that:

  • You are qualified to do this project.
  • You have someone who can provide technical oversight.
  • You have the resources needed to complete the project within the stated time and cost constraints.

Here is more information to help you with your project proposal. Refer to the Project Proposal Procedures document to find out how to submit your proposal. If you have a question, please don't hesitate to email the board at: board (at) freebsdfoundation (dot) org.

Required Contact Information

In your proposal, please include:

  • Name
  • email address
  • mailing address
  • Phone Number
  • Optional: Involvement in the FreeBSD Project

Determining the Full Project Cost

Please include the full cost of the project. This includes your fees, compensation for reviewer, and taxes. We would also like you to include a rough estimated breakdown of how the money will be spent, i.e. 20% review hours, 30% hardware, 50% contract hours.

Can the Reviewer be Compensated?

The technical monitors are very important to the project. It lends to accountability on the project. The Foundation does not have the staffing resources to provide detailed source code review, but feels that detailed technical review of funded projects as they proceed is extremely important. The reviewer may request to be compensated for their time they spend on the project. Please include this cost in your final project cost.

How to Pick a Reviewer

It is important that the reviewer is familiar with what you plan to accomplish. The person should be a recognized FreeBSD contribitor. Please include in your proposal the name of the reviewer and what criteria you used to select this person.