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The R3 Commons Foundation exists to democratize access to knowledge, tools, and opportunity for those who venture boldly into the unknown.
We believe that the frontier should be accessible to everyone — not just those with existing resources and connections.
Building individual and community capacity to thrive in uncertainty. We support projects and education focused on:
Funding and publishing open research that benefits the commons:
Providing tangible support for frontier builders:
We fund the creation and maintenance of open-source educational resources. Technical documentation, tutorials, and guides that help people build.
Small grants ($1K-$25K) for individuals working on projects aligned with our mission. No institutional affiliation required.
Shared infrastructure — servers, tools, spaces — available to aligned builders and communities.
Life happens. We maintain a fund to support community members facing unexpected hardship, no questions asked.
If you're working on something that aligns with our mission and could use resources, reach out. We review applications on a rolling basis.
The Foundation accepts donations and support from those who share our vision. 100% of contributions go directly to programs.
We're always looking for reviewers, mentors, and community builders.
Note: R3 Commons Foundation is a philanthropic initiative. Details on structure and tax status available upon request.