**Cloudflare’s Community Program: Building a Better Internet Together**
At Cloudflare, the mission is to help build a better Internet. The company empowers developers worldwide to turn ideas into real products and experiences, using tools they love to shape the future of the web. A strong theme in this mission is the power of community—where students, developers, and open-source contributors help each other build, learn, and innovate.
From hackathons and workshops to open-source contributions and online collaboration, community members are at the heart of Cloudflare’s ecosystem. They inspire one another, share knowledge, and create solutions that strengthen the entire Internet. Recognizing this, Cloudflare is evolving its community program to better support, recognize, and empower those who contribute to the health and potential of the web.
### Two Paths, One Mission
Cloudflare’s improved community program features two key tracks designed to support different types of contributions:
1. **Cloudflare Ambassadors**
These are passionate individuals who bring Cloudflare into their own communities. Whether organizing events, leading student groups, or sharing tutorials online, ambassadors help others understand what’s possible with Cloudflare’s tools. They receive support, resources, and benefits to grow their impact.
2. **Cloudflare Community Engineers**
This track focuses on open-source contributors who maintain or build projects like Workerd and Quiche. Cloudflare is investing $1 million in funding to support these developers through grants, with an additional $1M previously committed via the Vite sponsorship. The goal is to provide stability and recognition for long-term open-source work that underpins the Internet.
### Improving the Community Experience
Cloudflare’s Discord server, launched in 2020, has grown to host nearly 100,000 developers who ask questions, share projects, and provide feedback. To keep the space helpful and welcoming, a new Discord committee—staff and ambassadors alike—will guide content and collaboration, while automated tools handle spam and security. The team plans to open-source these protections so other communities can benefit.
### Get Involved
Cloudflare is inviting applications for its 2026–27 Ambassador cohort, with a deadline of September 6. Selected ambassadors will be notified by October 5 and gain access to resources that help them inspire their communities. Developers interested in contributing to open-source projects can look forward to future grant opportunities through the Community Engineer program.
To learn more and apply, visit [cloudflare.com/community](https://cloudflare.com/community).
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### FAQ
**Who can apply to become a Cloudflare Ambassador?**
Anyone with a passion for Cloudflare and a desire to help their community can apply. Students, developers, educators, and organizers are encouraged to apply.
**What kind of support do Ambassadors receive?**
Ambassadors can apply for credits, marketing assets, technical resources, and guidance for events like hackathons, workshops, or meetups. They also gain visibility within Cloudflare’s online communities.
**How are Community Engineers selected?**
Community Engineer grants are currently closed but will open again for developers working on open-source projects in Cloudflare’s ecosystem, such as Astro, Hono, and related tools.
**What is the role of the Discord committee?**
The committee helps maintain a healthy, productive Discord environment by guiding conversations, connecting builders with experts, and reducing administrative burdens through automation.
**When are applications due?**
Ambassador applications are due by September 6. Community Engineer grant opportunities will open at a later date.
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### Conclusion
Cloudflare’s renewed community program reflects its belief that the best innovations come from shared knowledge and collective effort. By supporting ambassadors and open-source contributors, the company is investing in the long-term health of the Internet. For developers around the world, this means more resources, greater recognition, and stronger opportunities to build the future—together.
