[Osmf-talk] Seeking your input on the Microgrant program

[Simon Poole]

I'm very confused by the document.

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.

Simon


Am 20.09.2018 um 22:49 schrieb Mikel Maron:
>
> Hello
>
> The OSM Foundation Board has been exploring a new Microgrant program,
> and we are seeking your feedback on the design of this new initiative.
>
>
> 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[1] and HOT Microgrants [2] 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.  
>
>
> We have written up some of our thinking at this time on the OSMF wiki
> [3]. Some topics that have generated a lot of thinking and could use
> more input are:
>
>  *
>
>     What is the composition of the selection committee? What criteria
>     and process should we use to form it?
>
>  *
>
>     What criteria and process should we use to rate and select proposals?
>
>  *
>
>     Is there a role for Local Chapters in the selection process?
>
>  *
>
>     What shapes can reporting on microgrants take, that is not overly
>     laborious but informative for the OSM Community.
>
>
> Look forward to reading your thoughts and ideas. The Board will be
> collecting feedback over the next couple weeks, and working to
> finalize guidelines over the next month. We plan to launch microgrants
> applications next month. Applications would be open for 1-2 months
> (tbd). Our aim would be to complete selection process and begin
> dispersals before the end of 2018.
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
> Mikel and OSMF Board of Directors
> 1) https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid
> 2) https://www.hotosm.org/projects/microgrants_and_community_development
> 3) https://wiki.osmfoundation.org/wiki/Microgrants_Consultation_document
>
>
> * Mikel Maron * +14152835207 @mikel s:mikelmaron
>
>
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