Driving Inclusion: SiNC's 2026 Grants Fuel Diversity in the Worldwide WordPress Ecosystem
Published on June 22, 2025 by Winstina Hughes
MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY – June 19, 2025 – In celebration of Pride Month and the Juneteenth holiday weekend, Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) is excited to announce an enhanced grant program designed to empower and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of individuals across the global WordPress community.
Five grants of $250 USD each will be awarded, with one grant going to a contributor from each continent: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America. This includes all Asian contributors. These grants recognize individuals who have demonstrated significant impact within the WordPress community, whether through local meetup, WordCamp, or code contributions.
"Our grant program isn't just about financial support; it's about shining a light on the incredible individuals who are the backbone of the WordPress community," said Winstina Hughes, founder of Support Inclusion in Tech. "We want to recognize the passion and hard work of WordPress.org and FAIR contributors from every corner of the globe, reinforcing our shared commitment to inclusion and collaboration."
The grant program is open to all WordPress.org contributors and FAIR contributors, regardless of background, across the eligible continents. Contributors can opt into a named directory starting in January 2026, and selections will be made in March 2026. Names will be selected randomly. Applicants from our 2025 program are encouraged to reapply in 2026.
This initiative aligns with SiNC's ongoing commitment to fostering inclusion within the WordPress community. In addition to the grant program, SiNC remains centered on providing financial support to diverse voices through WordCamp travel expense reimbursement and a mentorship program.
About Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC)
Support Inclusion in Tech (SiNC) is an initiative dedicated to promoting inclusivity within the WordPress community by financially supporting diverse speakers at WordPress programming events worldwide. SiNC aims to cultivate a more inclusive and representative landscape within WordPress programming. Speakers can request anonymity. Since 2023, speakers from five continents have received support.
Visit the anonymous speaker directory: https://supportinclusionintech.com/view/speaker-directory