Google Season of Docs

Google Season of Docs partners with OSC as a fiscal host and uses the Open Collective platform to distribute grants to accepted projects.

This page has instructions on how to accept GSoD payments through OSC

• As a project that would like to be hosted by OSC

• As a project with a legal entity different than OSC

• And as an individual contributor or mentor

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Benefits of Joining OSC as a GSoD Project

Joining OSC offers numerous advantages, such as the ability to easily receive, manage, and spend funds. More information about the benefits of having OSC as a fiscal host can be found here.

If your open-source project has been accepted into the Google Season of Docs (GSoD) program and needs a fiscal host, you can submit an application to be hosted by Open Source Collective (OSC).

How to Apply for Fiscal Hosting with OSC:

If your project needs a fiscal host for GSoD, follow these steps:

1. Create a personal Open Collective account, if you don't already have one: https://opencollective.com/create-account

2. Set up a Collective profile: https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/create-collective

3. Apply to Open Source Collective: https://opencollective.com/opensource/apply

   1. add a note that your project has been accepted by the Season of Docs program

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What if my project already has a legal entity?

You do not need to apply to OSC if your project already has a fiscal host or a legal entity. Instead, you may create a collective or organizational profile on the Open Collective platform to receive funds if your project does not already have one. More information on how to create a profile can be found here: https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/create-collective.

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What if I am participating as a Technical Writer or Volunteer?

1. If you don't have a user account on the Open Collective platform yet, create an Open Collective user profile here.
2. Visit the Season of Docs guide on how to receive the grant and reach out to your project administrator, who will guide you on how to submit an expense and receive your stipend.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Are there any fees to receive a grant from Season of Docs if our projects are fiscally hosted by Open Source Collective?

There are no fees for transferring funds to your collective profile if your project is hosted by Open Source Collective (OSC) for the Season of Docs program. Minimal expense processing charges for paying technical writers, volunteers, or maintainers from the collective. Check our docs for more on fees or contact us.

2. How do I contact Open Source Collective if I have any questions related to fiscal hosting and expenses? Please reach out to [e-mail], we will get back to you shortly.

3. How to contact the Open Collective platform if I have any account-related issues?

Please reach out to [e-mail], and the Open Collective team will be able to help you with your profile, and account-related issues.

4. I have queries about Google Season of Docs programs and grants.

Please contact the Season of Docs team if you have any questions or concerns about grants or the program.