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<p>I'm very confused by the document. <br>
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<p>I was expecting to be able to give constructive feedback on at
least a semi-complete plan containing a couple of high level goals
and a rough delineation of the groups/people/projects that could
be potential grant recipients. As is, it essentially boils down to
a "somebody should write a Microgrant programme document for us"
plea. Your e-mail has more substance that the document, and aiming
to let manna rain in a months time is lets say, optimistic, based
on the current state of things. You may be able to charter a plane
for the throwing out of the window bit by then.<br>
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<p>Simon<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Am 20.09.2018 um 22:49 schrieb Mikel
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0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The overall objective is to enable individuals and teams with actionable ideas for moving OpenStreetMap forward, but need financial support to fully execute those ideas. Grants could cover events, travel, development, teaching, outreach, community engagement, documentation, to give just a few examples. We are looking at programs like Wikimedia RapidGrants</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><font color="#1155cc"> </font></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[1] and HOT Microgrants [2] </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">as a model: a quick, transparent process with low barriers to entry, open to OSMF members. We are targeting a €50k total budget for the inaugural round. </span></p>
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