The PSF Withdraws a $1.5 Million Proposal to a US Government Grant Program
By BIOS Founding Team
The PSF withdrew an NSF proposal meant to fund security work on Python and PyPI after declining to certify it would refrain from diversity, equity and inclusion activities.
The PSF said signing would conflict with its mission, a notable governance and funding standoff.
Full details: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-funding-statement.html
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