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2026 Call For Projects

Help the GraphQL ecosystem grow

We’re excited to announce the first GraphQL ecosystem Call For Projects! If you are building tools, advocating, or more generally supporting GraphQL, this program is for you.

Our goal is to offer financial support and recognition for individuals who are helping move the ecosystem forward.

Each selected project will receive a $5000 grant as well as promotion on the GraphQL blog and socials.

The Call for Projects is part of the general GraphQL grant program and submissions should meet some criteria:

  • Contributes to a graphql project or another GraphQL property (YouTube, socials, …)
  • Must be submitted by individuals (companies are not eligible for funding).
  • Requires signature of a grant agreement (preview)
  • Requires a graphql.org blog post explaining the work.

For 2026, we encourage participants to submit projects around the themes below:

  • AI
  • Golden path
  • Security
  • Full-stack DX
  • graphql-js improvements
  • Guides and tutorials

For example, these topics have been discussed recently in the community and would be good starting points for contributions:

  • Implement alternative serialization format (CBOR, argo) in graphql-js to stay competitive with protobuf.
  • Implement semantic introspection in graphql-js to make it easier for agents to discover GraphQL schemas and types.
  • Implement new experimental GraphQL features such as onError or service capabilities in graphql-js.
  • Design and implement a “caniuse.graphql.org” website to make it easy to see at a glance what experimental features are supported where.
  • Propose and implement an alternative way to thread in inputs to @skip/@include (highlighted as a problem here).
  • Design and implement a content hub for easily spreading the word about GraphQL.
  • Run a GraphQL survey.
  • Document additional GraphQL Schema Guidelines on the graphql.org website

This list is not exhaustive and all submissions will be carefully examined.

Timeline

  • May 31, 2026: deadline for submissions
  • June 30, 2026: winners are announced
  • Dec 31, 2026: program closes

Apply Now

You can apply now by filing the GraphQL grant application.

For any questions please reach out to operations@graphql.org.

We’re looking forward to your proposals!

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