Google Season of Docs

Have you been accepted to participate in Google Season of Docs and you're looking for a fiscal host?

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

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

Benefits of Joining OSC as a GSoD Project

There are a variety of benefits of being part of OSC, including the ability to receive, manage, and spend grant money with ease. You can read more about the benefits of having OSC as a fiscal host here.

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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?

• If your project already has a fiscal host or a legal entity, you may not need to apply to OSC. Instead, you may create a collective profile if your project doesn't have one at the Open Collective platform: https://docs.opencollective.com/help/collectives/create-collective.

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

1. If you don't have an account on the Open Collective platform yet, create an Open Collective 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?

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 related to Google Season of docs programs and grants.

If you have any questions or concerns related to grants or the program, please contact the Season of Docs team.