> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/get-involved/get-involved.md).

# Why open source?

At Simpler.Grants.gov, we are committed to transparency and collaboration. We embrace open-source practices to ensure all our software tools are accessible for public observation, input, and reuse.

We firmly believe that the most effective solutions are crafted through open collaboration. We are eager to engage with a community of grant-making professionals, applicants, and technology enthusiasts. Your feedback and contributions are not only welcome but integral to our mission. Together, we can simplify the grant-making process and make it more accessible to everyone.

### Contribute

Your contribution will help make the Simpler.Grants.gov experience better for everyone.

### Who we're looking for

* Contribute to coding and development
* Contribute to feedback and discussion
* Join the conversation across our wiki and chat to learn more.

### How to participate

| Interested in...                        | How to Get Involved                                                                                                                                                |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Providing coding or development support | <p>Contribute code to GitHub - Contributing Guidelines</p><p>Open "Help Wanted" Issues: GitHub Issues</p>                                                          |
| Participating in discussions            | Join our Slack to have access to real-time discussions on Simpler.Grants.gov information. Provide your perspective as we grow and develop this community together. |

### Change log

Major updates to the content of this page will be added here.

| Date      | Update              | Notes                                                    |
| --------- | ------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| 1/30/2024 | Rough Draft         | Initial rough draft of content for welcome page          |
| 2/5/2024  | Rough Draft Updated | Updated Get Involved based on feedback                   |
| 1/30/2025 | Links removed       | Broken links to pages that no longer exist were removed. |