DigitalOcean free for open source — what you get and how to apply

Grants of DigitalOcean infrastructure credits for a project's development, infrastructure, and testing needs, usable on Droplets, managed databases, App Platform, and managed Kubernetes. Grant amounts vary by project tier; each grant lasts one year.

Eligibility: for the project; OSI license required; Project must meet DigitalOcean's Grant Tier Criteria; a Code of Conduct is encouraged but not strictly required.

How to apply: Application form on the Credits for Open Source page; review takes 7-10 business days, notification by email.

last verified 2026-07-06