Python Software Foundation rejects $1.5M NSF grant due to DEI restrictions
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The Python Software Foundation (PSF) withdrew its $1.5 million grant proposal from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) after the NSF imposed terms that conflicted with PSF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The grant was intended to fund security improvements for Python and the Python Package Index (PyPI). The NSF's conditions required recipients to avoid promoting DEI, which PSF deemed incompatible with its mission. The decision follows a similar move by The Carpentries, which also rejected NSF funding under similar terms.
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29.10.2025 00:16 1 articles · 12d ago
Python Software Foundation withdraws $1.5M NSF grant proposal due to DEI restrictions
The Python Software Foundation (PSF) withdrew its $1.5 million grant proposal from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) after the NSF imposed terms that conflicted with PSF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The grant was intended to fund security improvements for Python and the Python Package Index (PyPI). The NSF's conditions required recipients to avoid promoting DEI, which PSF deemed incompatible with its mission. The decision follows a similar move by The Carpentries, which also rejected NSF funding under similar terms.
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- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16
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The PSF applied for a $1.5 million grant from the NSF in January 2025 to fund security improvements for Python and PyPI.
First reported: 29.10.2025 00:161 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16
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The NSF's funding terms required recipients to avoid promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
First reported: 29.10.2025 00:161 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16
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PSF's board unanimously voted to reject the funding due to the DEI restrictions.
First reported: 29.10.2025 00:161 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16
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The grant was intended to develop automated malware-detection tools for PyPI and other open-source ecosystems.
First reported: 29.10.2025 00:161 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16
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The Carpentries previously rejected NSF funding under similar DEI-related restrictions.
First reported: 29.10.2025 00:161 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Python rejects $1.5M grant from U.S. govt. fearing ethical compromise — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 29.10.2025 00:16