In software development, a README file contains information about the other files in a directory or archive of computer software. A form of documentation, it is usually a simple plain text file called README, Read Me, READ.ME, README.TXT,[1] README.md (to indicate the use of Markdown), or README.1st

Welcome to Awesome Open Source Programs! This repository is a curated list of open source programs across various categories, including education and training, community building, funding and support, research and development, advocacy and outreach, and industry and business. Our goal is to help developers and enthusiasts find and contribute to open source projects that align with their interests and skills.

• Education and Training - Programs that offer education and training opportunities for open source development, such as online courses, tutorials, and workshops.
• Internships and Mentorships - Programs that provide opportunities for students and early-career developers to gain experience working on open source projects.
• Community Building & Advocacy - A list of open-source communities that provide support and resources for developers and enthusiasts.
• Grants and Funding - Programs that offer funding or grants to support open source development and infrastructure.
• Research and Development - Programs that support open source research and development.

We welcome contributions to this repository! If you know of an open source program that should be included in this list, please follow these steps:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b add-new-program)
3. Add the program to the appropriate category folder
4. Create a new file with the program name as the filename (e.g. my-awesome-program.md)
5. Provide a brief description of the program and any relevant links or resources
6. Save the file and commit your changes (git commit -am "Add new program")
7. Push to the branch (git push origin add-new-program)
8. Create a new pull request

This repository is licensed under the MIT License.