diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 08efe995..7986d063 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -27,3 +27,5 @@ new binary when the issue is resolved. ]
 **expected behavior**
 
 [ What is the behavior you expected to see? Please provide a minimal working example ]
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+[ Optional: if you or your organization is sponsoring this project, please write "**Sponsor**" in this ticket for higher priority. ]