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@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ about: Create a report to help us improve.
 title: ''
 labels: bug
 assignees: ''
+
 ---
 
 ## Description
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+---
+name: Task for the development fund
+about: A working package which may be sponsored by the Kitodo e.V. development fund.
+title: '[FUND] '
+labels: development fund
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+## Description
+
+A clear and concise description of what should be developed.
+
+## Related Issues
+
+Please check if there are already any [issues](https://github.com/kitodo/kitodo-presentation/issues) related to this task and link them here using `#issuenumber`.