Who it is for
- You are a core maintainer or run a widely used public project.
- API credits are for projects that use Codex in PR review, automation, releases or other core work.
- Codex Security is for maintainers with write access, case by case.
Check my eligibility
How to get it
- Open the program page and fill in the application.
- If the project misses the criteria but matters to the ecosystem, explain why.
- Wait for the email decision.
- For API credits, describe how the project uses Codex.
Limitations
The program page does not state the API credit amount. The subscription and API credits are separate balances.
- Application deadline
- Not stated by the source
- Activation window
- Check when granted
- Spending period
- 6 months for ChatGPT Pro
- Later billing
- Terms are in the Codex for Open Source Program Terms.
- Combining with other grants
- You can work in any tools, not only Codex.
Source and changes
Terms copied from the collection of 1 October 2026. Check the current version before applying.
The official page was checked automatically 18 hours ago, no changes found.
Other ways to get credits
Codex for StudentsOpenAI · Subscription
$100Credits for Codex
For university students in the US and Canada
How hard to getLowJust verify your student status in ChatGPT
- Students
- US and Canada
- Status verification in ChatGPT
OpenAI Researcher Access ProgramOpenAI · Direct API
Up to $1,000API credits for 12 months
For researchers of AI safety and impact
How hard to getHighAn application with a project, decisions once a quarter
- Researchers
- Apply on the OpenAI program site
AWS ActivateAWS · Cloud platform
Amount not publishedCloud credits
For startups that fit an Activate package
How hard to getMediumRegular application; some packages need an Activate Provider partner
- Startups, Developers
- Apply on the AWS site
Claude for Open SourceAnthropic · Subscription
Max 20xClaude Max 20x subscription free for 6 months
For open source maintainers and active contributors
How hard to getMediumAn application with a project that meets one of the criteria
- Open source, Developers
- Apply on the Claude site