blog: add call for proposals, rust maintainer

Author: notmandatory

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+title: "Call for Proposals: Full-Time Open Source Rust Maintainer"
+description: "2024 Q3 Request for Applications for a Full-Time Open Source Rust Maintainer Grant"
+authors:
+    - Steve Myers
+date: "2024-08-20"
+tags: ["BDK", "grants"]
+draft: false
+---
+
+The Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK) Foundation is seeking proposals for a full-time Rust maintainer to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the BDK suite of open source software. We invite qualified individuals to submit grant applications for this critical role.
+
+## Grant Overview
+
+Position: Open source Rust library maintainer  
+Duration: Minimum 1-2 years, full-time commitment  
+Focus: Maintaining and improving the BDK Rust codebase  
+
+## Key Requirements
+
+- Strong Rust development skills with experience in API design and usage
+- Demonstrated ability to contribute to open source projects, particularly in the Bitcoin ecosystem
+- Solid understanding of Bitcoin on-chain protocols and technology
+- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
+- Commitment to mentoring and supporting other developers in the BDK and Bitcoin community
+- Willingness to contribute to non-coding aspects of the project (e.g., documentation, CI, release management)
+
+## Desired Qualifications
+
+- Vision for maintaining and improving the overall BDK Rust codebase
+- Specific proposals for new or existing BDK Rust features or modules to improve and maintain
+- Engagement with upstream projects (e.g., rust-bitcoin, rust-miniscript, uniffi-rs)
+- Involvement with downstream projects utilizing BDK
+- Understanding of or experience with related protocols (e.g., Lightning, e-cash)
+- Active participation in your local Bitcoin community
+- Potential to start or work for a project/company using BDK in the future
+
+## Proposal Guidelines
+
+Your grant proposal should include:
+
+- Your background and relevant experience in Rust and Bitcoin development
+- Examples of your contributions to open source projects, particularly in the Bitcoin ecosystem
+- Your vision for maintaining and improving the BDK Rust codebase
+- Specific ideas or proposals for features or modules you want to work on
+- How you plan to engage with the broader BDK and Bitcoin developer community
+- Any additional skills or experiences that align with the BDK Foundation's mission and goals
+
+## Evaluation Criteria
+
+Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant's technical skills, open source contribution history, alignment with the BDK Foundation's mission, and potential impact on the BDK ecosystem.
+
+## Submission Process
+
+Please send your detailed grant proposal to [grants@bitcoindevkit.org](mailto:grants@bitcoindevkit.org). Include "Full-Time Rust Maintainer Grant Proposal" in the subject line.
+
+The BDK Foundation is committed to supporting diverse voices in the Bitcoin development community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.
+
+For more information about the BDK Foundation and our grants program, please visit our [website](https://bitcoindevkit.org). We look forward to reviewing your proposals and welcoming a new member to our team of open source developers working to improve Bitcoin application security, privacy, and usability.