The Fedora Project is an independent project[2] to coordinate the development of Fedora Linux, a Linux-based operating system, operating with the mission of creating "an innovative platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users".

[17] The Fedora Project is not a separate legal entity or organization; Red Hat retains liability for its actions.

Additionally, Fedora Project leader had a veto power over any board decision; in the current model, all voting members can block on issues, with a valid reason.

[19] Red Hat at one point announced intentions to create a separate Fedora Foundation to govern the project,[20] but after consideration of a variety of issues, canceled it in favor of the board model currently in place.

[23][24] The project facilitates online communication among its developers and community members through public mailing lists and wiki pages.

FUDCon is a free software event held at different locations in the two designated regions of Latin America and Asia/Pacific.

[26] Task-specific, flexibly scheduled events known as Fedora Activity Days also gather many project contributors together in various regions.