Today, the Rust Foundation has published two closely connected pieces of work: Our 2025 Annual Report, and Our Strategy for 2026-2028. Together, they show where the Rust Foundation has made an impact for Rust over the past year and how we’re preparing to support its next phase of growth. Annual…

As the steward of the Rust programming language, the Rust Foundation plays a pivotal role in advancing the language and supporting its ecosystem. By exploring the Rust Foundation's initiatives, developers can gain insights into community governance models, ecosystem sustainability strategies, and educational outreach efforts. They can also learn about contributing to open-source projects, participating in working groups, and promoting the adoption of Rust in various industries.

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The Rust Foundation published its 2025 Annual Report and 2026-2028 Strategy. In 2025, the foundation raised $5.1M and invested $2.7M directly into Rust Project support, including $2.0M for full-time maintenance work, infrastructure, grants, and events. The new three-year strategy focuses on five priorities: stable infrastructure, sustainable maintainer support, responsible adoption growth, organizational engagement, and strong global communities. The foundation emphasizes that as Rust's adoption grows, the supporting ecosystem must strengthen accordingly.

How We Invested in Rust in 2025 — and What Comes Next

Annual Report: Reflecting On a Year of Shared Investment in Rust

2026-2028 Strategy: The Next Chapter of Support