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As you say, NLnet funds many projects. We (I work there) started off doing so decades ago from our own resources as the first ISP in the Netherlands. These days
by oever 2y ago
As you say, NLnet funds many projects. We (I work there) started off doing so decades ago from our own resources as the first ISP in the Netherlands. These days, most of the funds are provided by the EU, governments and donations. They ask NLnet to handle the applications and guide the selected projects in achieving the benefit for the users of the internet that were touted when the project applied for funding.
The BlueHats prize is different. It's a recognition for past achievements for FOSS projects that are not widely known by laymen, but are indispensable in the functioning of ICT in government.
DINUM is partnering with NLnet for their expertise and to have wider reach for getting nominations and publicity.
- lucb1e 2y ago> for their expertise and to have wider reach for getting nominations and publicity. Got it, thanks for the answer! And hats off to you and your colleagues :) > These days, most of the funds are provided by the EU, governments and donations Donations sounds to me like either individuals or one-offs, but isn't it the case that various organizations send their profit to you per their bylaws? I'm thinking of places like SIDN and RadicallyOpenSecurity. Do you mean those by donations?