# Travel Funding
The Linux Foundation’s Travel Fund is intended to enable open-source developers and community members to attend events that they would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of funding.
We emphasize funding applicants who are from historically underrepresented or untapped groups and/or those of lower socioeconomic status.
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If you work for a company that can fund your travel, we ask that you not apply, so that we can save funds for those who need it.
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**Disclaimer:** The Travel Funding Request application form may vary based on the event type. If you are applying for funding to attend a PyTorch or CNCF event, additional form fields will be required.
Please ensure you provide all necessary details to complete your application successfully.
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We receive approximately 1,000 requests for funding each year. To maximize our spending, travel fund assistance may only be used for:
* Coach airfare tickets.
* Accommodations (The dates of the event plus one night prior are eligible for reimbursement).
* Ground transportation to and from the airport.
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Funds may not be used for miscellaneous travel expenses, including:
* Food
* Visa costs
* Non-airport transportation
* Baggage fees
* Other similar expenses
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The Linux Foundation is committed to using funds to assist as many people as possible. To achieve this goal:
* We are often unable to fund the same person for multiple events within a single year.
* Travel funding requests with lower costs are more likely to be approved.
* We typically do not fund the same person two years in a row.
* Funding decisions are final. Reapplying for the same event after a denial does not increase your chances of approval.
To apply for the new fund requests, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the [Individual Dashboard](https://openprofile.dev/) login page.
2. Enter your login credentials and sign in. For more information, see the [Sign in to Your Account](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/sso/sign-in) page. If your login credentials are correct, you will be directed to the main dashboard or home page.
3. From the left-side navigation pane, navigate to **EVENTS>LF Events**.
4. On the **MY EVENTS** page, click the **Travel Funding** tab. Click the **New Funding Application** CTA to access the application page.
New Funding Application
5\. On the **Travel Funding Application** page, scroll down and check the event that you want to attend. Click the **Select** button to choose the event. After selecting the event, click **Next**.
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When you select the CNCF events or the PyTorch events, you need to fill additional details in on the **About Me** field.
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You can select the event by using the Filter by Name, Time, and Location search buttons given at the top of the Travel Funding Application Page.
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6\. On the **Terms and Conditions** page, read the terms and conditions for the travel funding application and click **I Agree** button.
> * Click the **Cancel** button if you want to cancel your new travel fund application.
> * Click the **Previous Step** button to go back to the event selection page.
> * For questions, please contact .
### Applying for CNCF/PyTorch Events
7\. On the **About Me** page, fill out the following information to complete the application. Click **Next Step**.
* **First and Last Name:** Enter your first and last name.
* **Email Address and Company:** Enter your email address and the company name.
* Link to your LinkedIn, personal website, or GitHub page.
* Enter you GitHub Id.
* **Company / Organization / Student / Independent:** Enter your company details here or your institute details or write independent.
* Can you receive funds from your organization?: Select from the drop-down.
* If you checked Partial Assistance above, please explain what the company will or will not pay for: If you select that you are getting partial help from your company, then explain in the text box.
* Briefly describe how you are involved in technology and/or open source communities, and why you’d like to attend this conference: Enter your justification in the text box.
* Do you belong to an underrepresented and/or marginalized group? Please check all that apply
* Select the CNCF specific details from the dropdown. Select **Yes** if you received travel funding from CNCF in the past 12 months.
* Enter the following details that are specific to CNCF events and click **Next Step**.
* When Applying for PyTorch event, you need to enter the following additional detail.
8\. On the **Expenses,** fill in your expense details and **Submit Application**.
### Travel Fund Request Status
Once you submit your request, you can see your application status on the **Travel Funding** page. \\
Once your request is approved by the event team, you can see the status change as **Approved** on the **Travel Funding** page**.**
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