I'm happy to announce that the Python Software Foundation has allocated funds to help people attend PyCon 2009! If you would like to come to PyCon but can't afford it, the PSF may be able to help you pay for registration, lodging/hotel costs and transportation (flight etc.). Please see http://us.pycon.org/2009/registration/financial-aid/ for full details, or email pycon-aid@python.org with questions.