PajterOct 27
Python Software Foundation
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-funding-statement.html
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https://www.python.org/sponsors/application/
The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program

In January 2025, the PSF submitted a proposal to the US government National Science Foundation under the Safety, Security, and Privacy of Op...

Oct 27 at 2:43pmWeb
Show threadPython Software FoundationOct 27
The PSF applied for a $1.5M grant from the US National Science Foundation (NSF) to make innovative improvements to packaging security—and we were recommended for funding! But as a condition of funding, we were asked to affirm that we wouldn’t undertake any diversity, equity, and inclusion work, whether or not we used the government funds to do so.
Show threadPython Software FoundationOct 27
The PSF simply couldn’t agree to that statement, as facilitating “the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers” is written directly into our mission and core to our values, so we withdrew our application. In the end, it wasn’t a hard decision for the PSF to put our community and our values first, but it does mean we lost out on this large funding source.
Show threadPython Software FoundationOct 27
Donations and sponsorships will help us fill the gap, so we can continue supporting the Python ecosystem and living our values. Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. https://www.python.org/sponsors/application/ https://psfmember.org/civicrm/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=2

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Show threadscyOct 27
@ThePSF You've made the right decision. Thank you for upholding our community's values!
Show threadbazzarghOct 27
@ThePSF thanks for choosing to put people first.
Show threadwall-eOct 27
@ThePSF seems like a worthwhile investment to pick up the tab on this @sovtechfund 👀
Show threadAndreas KOct 27

@wall_e
Great idea, I was just writing a rant toot that the PSF should go looking for euros. Especially explaining how evil Trump is surpressing this critical security research.

There must be some EU/Ms entities waiting to handover money from budgets that never existed for local researchers.

Sorry, for the sarcastic comment.
@ThePSF @sovtechfund

Show threadhannahOct 27
the donation form is timing out, i hope that’s a sign of popularity and that you’ll be making up the shortfall quickly 💸
Show threadLorenOct 27
@neapel Oh noes, thank you so much for the heads up!! (and for trying to donate!!) Trying to track it down now :/
Show threadLorenOct 27
@neapel FWIW it is currently back up. I am so moved by individuals stepping up to support today<3
Show threadAJ CollinsOct 27
@ThePSF just became a member! Was already on my list after going to great talks at PyBay. Glyph gave you all a huge shoutout that got me interested
Show threadLorenOct 27
@tortuguita @ThePSF Thank you AJ!!! I am seriously tearing up a little reading this. We had full trust the community would support us, but seeing it play out is something else 🥹
Show threadRaphaelOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you for making that decision. We'll become a sponsor.
Show threadLorenOct 27
@rami @ThePSF Thank you, Raphael. I can't tell you how much the support means to us - both financially and just showing us the community is with us.
Show threadbenniOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you! One more reason to use python! I have no millions, but i will search for a few bucks.
Show threadLorenOct 28
@benni @ThePSF thank you! seeing the community step up to support us has been really amazing
Show threadbrotOct 27
@ThePSF thanks for doing the right thing!
Show threadbreath in bassOct 27
@ThePSF I have signed up as a supporting member (with automatic renewal). Thank you for holding fast to your values.
Show threadLorenOct 28
@dbs @ThePSF Thank you, Dan!! That really makes a difference for us and helps us keep going. We're very glad to have you:)
Show threadDev Albino Oct 28

@ThePSF in one hand, is sad because we know how many great things is done using this money....

But i agree with this positiion, stay strong

Thank you for holding back our great community

Show threadAral BalkanOct 28
@ThePSF Thank you for doing the right thing. It’s rare. 💕
Show threadPolly KraisusOct 28
@ThePSF thank you!!
❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
Show threadScott LettOct 28
@ThePSF Well done! donation made, thank you.
Show threadLorenOct 28
@ScottLett @ThePSF thank you Scott! The gift and support really make a difference to us.
Show threadDaniel BohrerOct 27
@ThePSF thank you for standing behind the community! 
Show threadClaudius LinkOct 27
@ThePSF
💜 ✊🏻
Show threadThomas Svensson 🖖Oct 27

@ThePSF

Thank you 🥰

Show threadThomas Svensson 🖖Oct 27

@petersuber

Since  is very popular in science and education, I think this 👆 story might interest you as well.

@ThePSF

Show threadaevaOct 27
@ThePSF thanks for doing the right thing
Show threadaaOct 27
@ThePSF hell yeah
Show threadkessler herd immunityOct 27
@ThePSF could not feel more confident in the python community following this. thank you
Show threadNik | Klampfradler 🎸🚲Oct 27

@ThePSF

Thank you!

Could you also please ask Deb or someone else to get back to @Teckids concerning the parts of the community currently locked out from PyPI after being cancelled by the adultist terms in the PSF's new terms of use?

Show threadLorenOct 27
@nik @ThePSF @Teckids I don't know anything about that issue personally, but I shall ask!
Show threadWurzelmannOct 27
@ThePSF thanks for that, I really appreciate it, it was the right decision, well done. 💜
Show threadBenjamin ROct 28
@ThePSF    thank you for doing the right thing PSF
Show threadRichard W. Woodley ELBOWS UP 🇨🇦🌹🚴‍♂️📷 🗺️Oct 27

@ThePSF

#TrumpRegime funds must never be used to do good.

Show thread4censord Oct 27
@the5thColumnist no. use them to do good, then they cant be used for evil. but do not compromise on your values to do so.
Show threadFlorianOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you !
Show threadSuricatOct 27
@ThePSF bravo !
Show threadOrca 🌻 | 🎀 | 🪁 | 🏴🏳️‍⚧️Oct 28
@ThePSF This is disgusting, withholding funding for political blackmail.
Thank you for standing firm for your value! ❤️
Show threaddr 🛠️🛰️📡🎧Dec 26

@ThePSF It was this post that decided me to ask for a #psf membership for #christmas

Just got the notification that it happened. Thanks for #python !

Show threadPhilip Mallegol-HansenOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you for doing the right thing, sorry that it sucks :(
Show threadAndreas 🌈Oct 27
@ThePSF How about moving @ThePSF out of a fascist country 🤔
Show threadDaniel BohrerOct 27
@zopyx @ThePSF I was thinking about that too when I saw on the donation page that donators need to put their real name and home address for the US government tax office even if they live outside of the US. But I also imagine that it will be a hassle to move…
Show threaddodothedev🦤💻Oct 27
@ThePSF
Thank you for not bowing to political pressure and standing up for what's right.
Show threadSunnJax 🌷🏳️‍🌈 Oct 27
@ThePSF Thank you.
Show threadJessica Tegner 👩🏻‍🦰Oct 27

@ThePSF thank you for standing for the community!!! 🥰

Next steps: Getting PyConUS out of America, into a place like Canada

Show threadFranchescaOct 27
@JessicaTegner @ThePSF why not Europe?
Show threadJessica Tegner 👩🏻‍🦰Oct 27
@Frantasaur @ThePSF
1. Because it is called PyConUS - so keeping it in the americas would be better.
2. Because we have EuroPython, which is just as amazing
Show threadzenkatOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you for making the right but hard choice. ♥️
Show threadLorenOct 27
@zenkat @ThePSF It was hard, but at the same time an easy decision
Show threadJonathan HartleyOct 27
@ThePSF Thank you for making me proud of the PSF, and glad to have invested my time in the Python ecosystem. Onward!
Show threadFink Oct 27
@ThePSF Thank you ❤️
Show threadPaco HopeOct 27
@ThePSF This is quite literally putting your money where your mouth is. Admirable. High integrity. Thank you, PSF!
#python #dei
Show threadCarlos SolísOct 27
@paco @ThePSF More like taking tainted money away from where your mouth won't ever be, but the point still stands
Show threadDavid KeckOct 27
@ThePSF HUGE backbone. Incredibly proud of the PSF.
Show threadLorenOct 27
@davidskeck @ThePSF That's the thing about snakes...we're basically ALL backbone 🐍
Show threadDavid KeckOct 27
@lorenipsum @ThePSF OK absolutely hilarious first of all 😂 and secondly: Congratulations to you and the whole PSF! You've made my day with this ray of light, and I'm sure many others. I'm proud to say I have contributed to PSF and look forward to doing so in the future when finances permit. Thank you for all you do!
Show threadLorenOct 27
@davidskeck @ThePSF Thanks right back at you, David!! That means a lot and your support is super appreciated.