# OpenAI free for open source

What OpenAI gives open source projects, who qualifies, and how to apply. 2 verified offers, last checked 2026-09-07.

- Website: https://openai.com
- Categories: AI and ML

## Codex for Open Source (ChatGPT Pro subscription)

**What you get.** 6 months of free ChatGPT Pro with Codex access for open source maintainers, plus conditional access to Codex Security for repositories needing deeper security analysis.

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the maintainer. For core maintainers of widely used public projects (press coverage cites roughly 1,000+ GitHub stars); projects that do not fit the criteria but play an important ecosystem role are invited to apply and explain why. You can apply for yourself or nominate another maintainer.

**How to apply.** Application form at openai.com/form/codex-for-oss/; reviewed on a rolling basis, Codex Security access reviewed case by case.

Program page: https://developers.openai.com/community/codex-for-oss

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: developers.openai.com/community/codex-for-oss live, lists 6 months ChatGPT Pro + Codex Security + fund credits

## Codex Open Source Fund (API credit grants)

**What you get.** One-time API credit grants of up to $25,000 per project from a $1 million fund, for open source projects integrating Codex CLI or OpenAI models (e.g. Codex-powered PR review or release automation).

**Who qualifies.** Applies to the project. Separate from the 6-month ChatGPT Pro subscription benefit; grants are one-time.

**How to apply.** Application form at openai.com/form/codex-open-source-fund/.

Program page: https://openai.com/form/codex-open-source-fund/

Verified 2026-09-07 - manual: fund described on live Codex for OSS community page and openai.com application form (form URL blocks bots but program confirmed via developers.openai.com)

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