ABOUT SPONSORS

[nasrin1748]

Is it compulsory to join an organisation to get sponsored?

[Chanduporalla]

No, it's not compulsory to join an organization to get sponsored. Sponsorship opportunities can vary widely depending on the context and what you're seeking sponsorship for. Here are some scenarios:
**1. Event or Project Sponsorship

Individuals: You can seek sponsorship as an individual for events, projects, or personal endeavors. This is common for conferences, personal projects, or creative ventures.

Organizations: Sponsorships are often sought by organizations, such as non-profits, startups, or established companies, for events, campaigns, or initiatives.

**2. Educational Sponsorship

Scholarships: You can apply for scholarships or educational grants without being part of an organization. These are often provided by educational institutions, governments, or private foundations.

Research Grants: Academics and researchers often apply for grants from organizations, but individual applications are also common.

**3. Professional Development

Conferences and Workshops: Individuals often apply for sponsorships to attend conferences or workshops. Organizations may offer these opportunities, but personal applications are also possible.

**4. Sports and Arts

Athletes and Artists: Sponsorships for athletes or artists can come from companies, brands, or individual patrons. You don’t necessarily need to be part of an organization to receive sponsorship.

**5. Crowdfunding

Projects and Ideas: Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter or GoFundMe allow individuals to seek funding directly from the public, bypassing the need for organizational sponsorship.

**6. Grants and Fellowships

Independent Applications: Many grants and fellowships are available for individuals working independently or on personal projects. These are often provided by foundations, government agencies, or educational institutions.

[nasrin1748]

How can you say you are eligible for sponsorship because my GitHub sponsorship profile looks grey .

[Chanduporalla]

no not like that

[nasrin1748]

Not like that?

[ghostinhershell]

Thanks for posting in the GitHub Community, @nasrin1748!

We're happy you're here. You are more likely to get a useful response if you are posting your question in the applicable category, the New to GitHub category is solely related to conversations around getting started on using GitHub and the community for beginners of GitHub, Community on Discussions, and those new to different areas of the product alike! This question should be in the Sponsors category. I've gone ahead and moved it for you. Good luck!

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