Pool topic: Global Credits & Grants Radar · Question revision: 1 · Verified: 28 October 2026

CodeSupply: check the scoring test before you submit

NLnet’s CodeSupply call is still open to 3 November 2026, 12:00 CET for open-source software-supply-chain research and development. The first grant request can be EUR 5,000–50,000. Individuals may apply, but the work must fit the call and meet its European-dimension rule. Official source: CodeSupply call.

What the first review checks

NLnet’s applicant guide says a proposal that fails a hard eligibility test is not scored further. Eligible proposals receive a weighted score: 40% relevance, impact and strategic potential; 30% technical excellence and feasibility; 30% cost effectiveness and value for money. A total above 5.0 out of 7 advances to a second stage. It does not secure a grant. NLnet says the last complete version submitted before the deadline is the one assessed.

Before submitting: Check project fit and European dimension, then use the live form to explain the software-supply-chain contribution, technical work, existing alternatives and costed tasks. Do not spend time polishing a budget for a project that fails a hard gate. The current AI policy also limits proposal writing and funded deliverables; a disclosure box does not override it.

The guide does not predict your score, award or payment date. Selected grants are not advance cash; check the official FAQ for the milestone-payment process before relying on the money.