Drupal Association Receives $300,000 Sovereign Tech Fund Contract

Staff Reporter

The Drupal Association has secured a $300,000 service contract from the Sovereign Tech Fund (STF), marking a significant milestone in their efforts to fortify Drupal's security and bolster the platform's ecosystem. The blog post by the Drupal Association states this funding is earmarked for two critical projects aimed at enhancing Drupal's resilience and public interest digital infrastructure.

These initiatives, supported by the STF, focus on optimizing developer tools through GitLab CI and Keycloak authentication and fortifying community supply chain security by conducting third-party security audits and deploying secure signing in a production environment. Both projects are slated for completion before 31 March 2024 and are aligned with the Drupal Association's strategic priorities.

The article emphasizes the combined efforts of the Drupal Association and the Sovereign Tech Fund, echoing gratitude for the substantial backing that underscores the STF's dedication to open source and belief in the Drupal community's capacity for innovation and progress.

Reference: Drupal Association secures $300,000 in funding from Sovereign Tech Fund, Drupal Association (12 January 2024)

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