[Talk-GB] OSMF microgrants

[Rob Nickerson]

Hi all,

Following discussion with the OSM UK board, I have today submitted three
proposals for the OSMF microgrant scheme. Please accept our apologies that
this is all a bit last minute (the deadline is 10th May). Hopefully this is
something that you can forgive us for, as I am sure the lifestyle change
impacts of Covid is affecting many of us here reading talk-gb.

   1.
   https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Microgrants/Microgrants_2020/Proposal/Leaflets_to_promote_OSM
   2.
   https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Microgrants/Microgrants_2020/Proposal/Addition_of_USRNs_and_outreach_to_public_sector
   3.
   https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Microgrants/Microgrants_2020/Proposal/One-off_costs_related_to_hosting_core_UK_systems_for_a_year

If you are wondering whether to submit any applications yourself, then we
would encourage you to do so. It does not take too long to complete the
form and the range of things that are eligible is quite substantive.

Best regards,
*Rob*


On Sun, 26 Apr 2020 at 16:45, Jez Nicholson <jez.nicholson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Not entirely serious/thought through, but i'd like to but an electric
> bike, cover it with OSM branding, and camera kit for making
> Mapillary/OpenStreetCam video. The bike then gets taken round various
> cities in the UK as a focal point for increasing the public's knowledge and
> contribution to OSM in the UK.
>
> On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 11:58 AM Rob Nickerson <rob.j.nickerson at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wanted to follow up on this to see if anyone had ideas for the OSMF
>> microgrant scheme.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Rob
>>
>> On Sun, 19 Apr 2020, 17:49 Rob Nickerson, <rob.j.nickerson at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Here are some ideas to get us started. Happy for anyone to pick these up
>>> and run with them. If you do, please let me know otherwise I may raise some
>>> myself:
>>>
>>> *Design and production of a series of leaflets. *
>>> I really liked the Wikimedia leaflets that were handed out at the OSM UK
>>> AGM in London. We borrowed the style to create a leaflet in advance of the
>>> MOVE 2020 conference. This one is corporate focused and hence we could do
>>> with a series of leaflets targeting different audiences (Wikimedia had 2
>>> leaflets at our AGM).
>>>
>>> *Costs related to hosting.*
>>> I'm pretty sure quite a few people would appreciate this.
>>>
>>> *Software projects.*
>>> I'm hoping we can come up with a few ideas here too. Personally I am
>>> finding myself using my laptop less and less and doing a lot more on my
>>> phone. A few of the OSM websites I use don't work that well on mobile so it
>>> may be nice to see some changes here. I'm expecting others to have much
>>> better ideas than me here though! :-D
>>>
>>>
>>>    - *Merchandise (swag) to recognize exceptional volunteer
>>>    contributions, or low-cost swag.*
>>>    - Subsidizing the cost of the hi-vis jacket scheme run by OSM UK.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>    - *Funding for shared mapping equipment.*
>>>    - What about a drone? Some bike and car mounts to help us collect
>>>    more Mapillary / OpenStreetCam imagery?
>>>
>>>
>>> That's my starter for ten. Looking forward to seeing your ideas.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> *Rob*
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, 19 Apr 2020 at 17:17, Rob Nickerson <rob.j.nickerson at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> The OSMF launched their microgrant scheme today. Value is up to EUR
>>>> 5000 (GBP 4,300) and projects can last up to 12 months.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> https://blog.openstreetmap.org/2020/04/19/announcing-the-osm-foundations-call-for-microgrant-applications/
>>>>
>>>> Anyone wishing to submit a proposal "should discuss with the relevant
>>>> local communities" and apparently "must consult with your Local Chapter if
>>>> applicable".
>>>>
>>>> I'm not sure what that last point means. If it means the board then you
>>>> can reach us on board at osmuk.org. If it means the wider membership then
>>>> I suggest posting here or to our Loomio group. We are happy to collate and
>>>> send a mailchimp newsletter to all our OSM UK members to ensure they get
>>>> the messages (as not sure if all read this list or Loomio).
>>>>
>>>> Moving on from the admin, what ideas do you have? :-)
>>>>
>>>> Best wishes
>>>> *Rob*
>>>>
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