docs/content/github/supporting-the-open-source-community-with-github-sponsors/about-github-sponsors.md

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About GitHub Sponsors	{% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} allows the developer community to financially support the people and organizations who design, build, and maintain the open source projects they depend on, directly on {% data variables.product.product_name %}.	[/articles/about-github-sponsors]	[{free-pro-team *}]

About {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}

{% data reusables.sponsors.sponsorship-details %}

{% data reusables.sponsors.no-fees %} For more information, see "About billing for {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}."

{% data reusables.sponsors.you-can-be-a-sponsored-developer %} For more information, see "About {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for open source contributors" and "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your user account."

{% data reusables.sponsors.you-can-be-a-sponsored-organization %} For more information, see "Setting up {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} for your organization."

When you become a sponsored developer or sponsored organization, additional terms for {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} apply. For more information, see "GitHub Sponsors Additional Terms."

About the {% data variables.product.prodname_matching_fund %}

{% note %}

Note: {% data reusables.sponsors.matching-fund-eligible %}

{% endnote %}

The {% data variables.product.prodname_matching_fund %} aims to benefit members of the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} community who develop open source software that promotes the {% data variables.product.prodname_dotcom %} Community Guidelines. Payments to sponsored organizations and payments from organizations are not eligible for {% data variables.product.prodname_matching_fund %}.

To be eligible for the {% data variables.product.prodname_matching_fund %}, you must create a profile that will attract a community that will sustain you for the long term. For more information about creating a strong profile, see "Editing your profile details for {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}."

{% data reusables.sponsors.legal-additional-terms %}

Sharing feedback about {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}

This is just the beginning — we'd love your input to make sure {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} serves your needs into the future. Please send us your feedback or suggestions by contacting {% data variables.contact.github_support %}.

Further reading

• "Sponsoring open source contributors"
• "Receiving sponsorships through {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %}"
• "FAQ with the {% data variables.product.prodname_sponsors %} team" on {% data variables.product.prodname_blog %}