Re: [Qgis-user] Funding sources for QGIS development (local groups)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:04:04 -0700 

Hi all!
For us in Sweden membership fees are the main income. It is easy and not so 
much work for both members and board. We have tried some crowdfunding as well, 
but it is a lot more work and difficult for many public organizations (which 
are our main target) to participate due to stiff budgets and procurement rules. 
We had some sponsors for the international conference this year but otherwise 
we do not have sponsors in that way. One thing that probably should work well 
is to create a small surplus on our national meeting and events. But we have so 
far decided to try to break even on these events.

Best regards

Karl-Magnus Jönsson

Från: QGIS-User <[email protected]> För Michał Żugajewicz via 
QGIS-User
Skickat: den 3 september 2025 07:07
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Ämne: [Qgis-user] Funding sources for QGIS development (local groups)


Dear Colleagues!

I am reaching out with an interest in learning more about how local QGIS user 
groups manage to secure funding and support for the development of the software 
and related tools, such as plugins and custom applications.

Could you please share some insights into the typical sources of funding that 
your group or related initiatives rely on? For example:

  *   Do you receive support from public institutions such as municipalities, 
government agencies, or universities?
  *   Are there private companies, consultancies, or NGOs that contribute 
financially to your activities or sponsor specific development projects?
  *   Do you make use of grants, donations, or membership fees to sustain your 
work?
  *   Have you engaged in partnerships with organizations that benefit from 
QGIS to co-finance the development of plugins or other tools?

I am particularly interested in understanding what models have proven effective 
and sustainable for your group, and whether there are strategies or best 
practices you would recommend for establishing these collaborations.

Thank you very much for your time and for any details you can share. Your 
experience could be very helpful in shaping similar initiatives elsewhere 💚



Bests,
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MICHAŁ ŻUGAJEWICZ

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