Following the introduction of the PSF Community Partner Program, the Python Software Foundation (PSF) is pleased to announce that we have reopened the application for Python Meetup groups to join the PSF’s Meetup Pro Network! We’re very excited to bring back this offering to the Python community after applications were temporarily suspended under the broader PSF Grants Program pause last August. Make sure to check out the PSF’s Meetup Pro Network documentation page for more information on how to apply.
Reopening applications for the PSF’s Meetup Pro Network is a small but meaningful step forward for our community support-focused programs. The rest of the PSF Grants Program remains on hold while we work through important considerations, such as what we can responsibly budget and how the program will be structured for long-term sustainability. We look forward to sharing more updates when possible.
The PSF welcomes your comments, feedback, and suggestions regarding the reopening of the PSF Meetup Pro Network on the corresponding Discuss thread. We also invite you to join our upcoming PSF Board or Grants Program Office Hour sessions to talk with the PSF Board and Staff synchronously. If you wish to send your feedback privately, please email grants@python.org.
About the PSF’s Meetup Pro Network
The PSF manages a Meetup Pro account and adds qualified Python-focused Meetup groups to the overarching PSF Meetup Pro Network. Meetup organizers no longer pay for Meetup subscriptions once they become part of the PSF’s network. We currently have 109 groups in the PSF Meetup Pro Network, which costs the PSF $15/month per group.
The PSF can run reports on Meetup activity, such as the number of interested attendees and events. Management of membership and events is left to the group’s organizers. Any registration fees or deposits for RSVPing or paying for registration to an event are also managed solely by the Meetup organizer.
Once a Meetup organizer accepts the invite to join, a notation will be shown under the group name: “Part of Python Software Foundation Meetup Pro Network.” Check out the Meetup Pro overview page for more information.
Criteria and how to apply
We've made the application process and criteria as simple as possible, so Python Meetup groups around the world can easily get the support they need. Along those lines, we’ve kept the requirements short and sweet—to qualify for the PSF’s Meetup Pro Network, a Meetup group must:
- Offer content that is majority Python related
- Include or link to a Code of Conduct in the About section of the Meetup page
- Hold at least 2 events per year (virtual or in-person)
To apply, fill out the short application form on psfmember.org, that asks for basic contact information, as well as gathers information related to the criteria listed above. Make sure you have an account on psfmember.org and that you’re signed in! A PSF Staff member will reach out with any questions or provide the steps needed to add eligible groups to the PSF Meetup Pro Network.
About the Python Software Foundation
The Python Software Foundation is a US non-profit whose mission is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers. The PSF supports the Python community using corporate sponsorships, grants, and donations. Are you interested in sponsoring or donating to the PSF so we can continue supporting Python and its community? Check out our sponsorship program, donate directly, or contact our team at sponsors@python.org!