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 title: "2026 Call For Projects"
 tags: ["announcements"]
-date: 2026-03-12
+date: 2026-04-14
 byline: Help the GraphQL ecosystem grow
 featured: true
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 The Call for Projects is part of the general [GraphQL grant program](https://graphql.org/community/foundation/community-grant/) and submissions should meet some criteria:
 
-* Contributes to a [`graphql`](https://github.com/graphql/) project or another GraphQL property ([YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVbABX6aSk5hy5UPAhQdmQ), socials, ...) 
+* Contributes to a [`graphql`](https://github.com/graphql/) project or another GraphQL property ([YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVbABX6aSk5hy5UPAhQdmQ), socials, ...).
 * Must be submitted by individuals (companies are not eligible for funding).
-* Requires signature of a grant agreement ([preview](https://github.com/graphql/foundation/blob/HEAD/grants/GraphQL_Grantee_Agreement-preview.pdf))
+* Requires signature of a grant agreement ([preview](https://github.com/graphql/foundation/blob/HEAD/grants/GraphQL_Grantee_Agreement-preview.pdf)).
 * Requires a graphql.org blog post explaining the work.
 
 For 2026, we encourage participants to submit projects around the themes below:
 
-* AI
+* [AI](https://github.com/graphql/ai-wg/issues)
 * [Golden path](https://github.com/graphql/golden-path-wg/)
 * Security
-* Full-stack DX
-* graphql-js improvements
+* [graphql-js improvements](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-js/issues)
 * 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.
 * Implement [semantic introspection](https://github.com/graphql/ai-wg/blob/main/rfcs/semantic-introspection.md) 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.
+* Implement new experimental GraphQL features such as []`onError` or service capabilities](https://github.com/graphql/graphql-spec/pull/1163) in graphql-js.
 * Implement a type-safe query builder library using TypeScript.
-* Design and implement a "[caniuse.graphql.org](https://github.com/graphql/community-wg/issues/165)" website to make it easy to see at a glance what experimental features are supported where.  
+* Design and implement a "[caniuse.graphql.org](https://github.com/graphql/community-wg/issues/165)" website to make it easy to see at a glance what experimental features are supported in different frameworks.
 * Propose and implement an alternative way to thread in inputs to @skip/@include (highlighted as a problem [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=498&v=Orgyp3xOqwY&feature=youtu.be)).
-* Design and implement a [content hub](https://github.com/graphql/community-wg/issues/158) for easily spreading the word about GraphQL. 
+* Design and implement a [content hub](https://github.com/graphql/community-wg/issues/158) for easily spreading the word about GraphQL.
 * Run a [GraphQL survey](https://github.com/graphql/community-wg/issues/55).
 * Modernize and reimplement https://www.howtographql.com/ with modern tools.
 * Document [additional GraphQL Schema Guidelines](https://github.com/graphql/graphql.github.io/issues/2353) on the graphql.org website.
 * Illustrated guides for newcomers.
 
-This list is not exhaustive and all submissions will be carefully examined.
+This list is not exhaustive and all submissions will be carefully examined. If you are unsure about where to start, join the [Discord server](https://discord.graphql.org) to brainstorm ideas.
 
-## Timeline
+## 🗓️ Timeline
 
-* May 31, 2026: deadline for submissions
-* June 30, 2026: winners are announced
-* Dec 31, 2026: program closes
+* May 31, 2026: deadline for submissions.
+* June 30, 2026: winners are announced.
+* Dec 31, 2026: program closes.
 
-## Apply Now
+## ✅ Apply Now!
 
 You can apply now by filing the [GraphQL grant application](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciopqGoQE2hBhxsb5E6dq12VrD221Zv4dsGWa1nQM35FT1nA/viewform).