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<li>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/DC Meetups] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland Maryland] or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia Virginia], especially outside of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_Washington Washington Metropolitan Area]
  
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<li>Partnership events at cultural, educational, or artistic institutions
  
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Anyone can apply for a grant!
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'''Wikimedia District of Columbia''' provides support in the form of Micro Grants to individuals, non-profits, community organizations, tech startups, and other groups whose mission and vision alines with those of Wikimedia DC and [http://www.wikimediafoundation.org the Wikimedia Foundation]. There are no deadlines for grant applications, as they are accepted on a rolling basis.
 
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==The process==
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==Submission Guidelines==
  
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Wikimedia DC encourages applications from anywhere in the United States for any activity which promotes our organization's mission to develop and disseminate free content. This can include anything from a library workshop to a photo expedition or even a small conference. For the month of September 2012, we are prioritizing applications for activities that promote '''Wiki Loves Monuments'''. The maximum amount that can be requested in a single application is $2,500.
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===Cover Letter===
  
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===Addressing Priority Areas===
  
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For a microgrant request to be considered, it must be submitted through our website for discussion and review. After a comment period of about 15 days, the Grants Committee will make a decision on your application. Once your application is approved, you will either receive a cash advance or a form to apply for reimbursement once your event is carried out. Excess funds must be returned to Wikimedia DC.
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===Budget Requirements===
  
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===Reporting Requirements===
  
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For-profit entities are not eligible for any grants. See the full [[grants policy]] for all the details.
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==File a new request==
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Click the link below to file a new grant proposal.
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Be sure to include:
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* The full legal name of the person, group, or legal entity requesting grant funding;
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* The amount of grant funding requested, listed as line items for each projected expenditure; and
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* A description of the purpose of the grant.
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===Sample Request===
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; Name: Joe Biden
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; Email: jbiden{{@}}—.com
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; Project Title: Wilmington Photo Expedition
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; Requested Amount: $300.00
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; Provisional start date: September 1, 2012
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; Provisional end date: September 3, 2012
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; Description: On the weekend on September 1-2, 2012, Wikipedians in Wilmington, Delaware will travel around the Delaware Valley taking pictures of statues and other landmarks for the Wiki Loves Monuments contest. Photos will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. The person who takes the best photograph will win a prize.
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; Cost details:
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* Supplies: $100
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* Refreshments: $100
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* Prize: $100
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; Team members: Wilmington, DE meetup group
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<div class=plainlinks style="background:white; text-align:center; width:auto; padding:.7em 1em; border:solid #aaaaaa 1px; font-size:125%;">'''[{{fullurl:Microgrants|action=edit&section=new}} <span style="display:block;">Click here to file a new proposal</span>]'''</div>

Revision as of 20:46, 22 August 2012

Microgrants allow Wikimedians to hold wiki-related activities in their home town.

Anyone can apply for a grant!

The process

Wikimedia DC encourages applications from anywhere in the United States for any activity which promotes our organization's mission to develop and disseminate free content. This can include anything from a library workshop to a photo expedition or even a small conference. For the month of September 2012, we are prioritizing applications for activities that promote Wiki Loves Monuments. The maximum amount that can be requested in a single application is $2,500.

For a microgrant request to be considered, it must be submitted through our website for discussion and review. After a comment period of about 15 days, the Grants Committee will make a decision on your application. Once your application is approved, you will either receive a cash advance or a form to apply for reimbursement once your event is carried out. Excess funds must be returned to Wikimedia DC.

For-profit entities are not eligible for any grants. See the full grants policy for all the details.

File a new request

Click the link below to file a new grant proposal.

Be sure to include:

  • The full legal name of the person, group, or legal entity requesting grant funding;
  • The amount of grant funding requested, listed as line items for each projected expenditure; and
  • A description of the purpose of the grant.

Sample Request

Name
Joe Biden
Email
jbidenat—.com
Project Title
Wilmington Photo Expedition
Requested Amount
$300.00
Provisional start date
September 1, 2012
Provisional end date
September 3, 2012
Description
On the weekend on September 1-2, 2012, Wikipedians in Wilmington, Delaware will travel around the Delaware Valley taking pictures of statues and other landmarks for the Wiki Loves Monuments contest. Photos will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons. The person who takes the best photograph will win a prize.
Cost details
  • Supplies: $100
  • Refreshments: $100
  • Prize: $100
Team members
Wilmington, DE meetup group
Click here to file a new proposal
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