Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) has announced the expansion of its grant program to now include applicants from North and South America. SiNC was proposed by Winstina Hughes in 2022 to mitigate the financial stress of underrepresented groups seeking to participate in WordPress events and was first tried in WordCamp US 2022.
Originally launched in June 2024 to honor Pride Month, the Grant program offers four grants of $240 USD each, to individuals across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.
“We believe that a truly inclusive WordPress community requires a global perspective,” said Winstina Hughes, founder of Support Inclusion in Tech. “By expanding our grant program, we are taking a significant step towards ensuring that everyone, regardless of their geographic location, has the opportunity to contribute and thrive within the WordPress ecosystem.”
Eligible applicants include those who have contributed to the WordPress community through local meetups, WordCamps, or code contributions. Starting January 2025, applicants can choose to be included in a public directory, with grant selections to follow in March 2025 via a random name picker.