Makeabetter.computer is a microgrants program focused on people working on projects that make computers better. Example projects: 1. (1) Building a self-hosted compiler or interpreter. 2. (2) Prototype an experimental browser. 3. (3) Make your computer express emotions. 4. Note: There's no off-limits ideas, so bring your wildest ones Example usage: 1. (1) Using the money to compensate for skipping work or school. 2. (2) Paying your friend to work on your project with you. 3. (3) Paying for APIs and other software tooling. 4. (4) Sponsoring you over time on a project (Patreon, Github, etc). Grants range from $100–$500. Apply now https://makeabetter.computer/

Interesting gesture, but what role does this kind of microgrant really play? $500 goes approximately nowhere toward reinventing computers. They said they're doing it to just see cool projects, so are they farming ideas?

yes, the money is really small, I don't see how it can cover even a fraction of the example projects

Like, 1000x too small 😹