Grant
Rolling
Neon Open Source Program: sponsorships for maintainers
Neon pays monthly cash sponsorships to open source maintainers from a pool of at least $200,000 a year. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | 6 months |
| Payment | Fixed monthly amount through GitHub Sponsors; amount set during review |
| Selection | Popularity, uniqueness and repository activity |
Requirements:
- Project website and GitHub repository in the form
- Neon logo with a link in one agreed place, such as the README or sponsors page
- Placement labelled as a sponsorship and kept live for the full term
- Notice to Neon if the placement moves or the project changes owner
Source · neon.com/programs/open-source
Published 23 October 2026 · Checked against the organizer's page 6 November 2026
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Quick answers
Does a sponsorship renew automatically?
No. Each sponsorship is reviewed near the end of its six month term.
Do the credits reduce the cash sponsorship?
No. The Neon and AI Gateway credits are optional and separate from the cash amount.