Documentation/Technical documentation community and outreach programs

This page will contain information about the ongoing community and outreach initiatives and opportunities related to technical documentation.

Friends of the docs

 * Wikimedia technical documentation: Friends of the Docs - Are you interested in connecting with other folks who are interested in Wikimedia, open source software, and technical documentation? Friends of the Docs meets from time to time to discuss documentation-related issues. There is also a Friends of the Docs Zulip stream where you can ask questions and start discussions.

Outreach programs

 * Google Season of the Docs - This program pairs technical writers with open-source organizations to improve technical documentation.
 * Outreachy - Outreachy is a diversity initiative that provides paid, remote internships to people subject to systemic bias and impacted by underrepresentation in the technical industry where they are living. Outreachy rounds often include projects based around technical documentation.

Software grants

 * Wikimedia Grants: Research and Technology fund - The Wikimedia Foundation provides support to individuals, groups, organizations and affiliates around the world to develop or improve software or conduct research that responds to Wikimedia needs