[J_Darnley]

> With a grant of up to €30,000, software developers [...] can write code and develop open source prototypes over a period of six months.

> You have 6 months to implement your idea from the first concept to a prototype.

Oh, it wants to fund new stuff and not fund a Firefox, Gimp, Linux kernel, whatever dev to work for 6 months.

[Arnt]

It wants new stuff, but that doesn't mean "from scratch" or "not firefox". Plain bugfixing is out, new features may be in. You have to write a paragraph or two about how New Feature X is in line with their goals, one of which is more intelligent/better informed use of people's personal data. It doesn't seem impossible to do something along those lines with firefox.

[tckr]

The FAQ says you can also work on existing projects, given that you can clearly define a project for the funds.

[flapperleenie]

Any new module for an existing project is eligible as well. It's in the FAQs.

[progx]

Hope a new module, that replace an old module (with less functionality) is accepted too.

[felipeerias]

Gimp is a more traditional Free SW project, but most developers on Firefox and the Linux kernel are already being perfectly funded by the corporations that employ them.