Template:Project Grant/ApplicationIntro

You're about to create a new Project Grant application!

Notes:

Although English is the preferred language for applications, you are welcome to submit yours in any language. Links to blog posts, slides, etc in other languages are also welcome.
Words between "" in the edit window are instructions for how to fill out the application. They will not show up on your saved page.

Step 1. Fill out the infobox ("probox")

In the first section of the application you will be asked to input basic information about you and your project. The format in this section will look like this:

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Step 2. Describe the problem and your solution

Briefly explain the problem are you trying to solve by doing this project. This problem should be small enough that you expect it to be completely or mostly resolved by the end of this project.

Next, briefly describe your proposed solution to addressing that problem. We recognize that there are many ways to solve a problem. We’d like to understand why you chose this particular solution, and why you think it is worth pursuing.

Review the tutorial on this section for tips on how to answer this question.

Step 3. Choose your project goals

What are your goals for this project? Your goals should describe the top two or three benefits that will come out of your project. These should be benefits to the Wikimedia projects or Wikimedia communities. They should not be benefits to you individually. Your goals should be specific and achievable. This means you should not choose goals that are too big for you to fully complete. Instead, they should be narrow and realistic for your individual project.

Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer this question.

Step 4. Tell us about your project plan

The project plan section of the application includes questions about activities, budget, and community engagement. For the budget section, you can add a budget table or make a bulleted list of project expenses and include the total amount.

Step 5. How will you know if the project is successful and you have met your goals?

For each of your goals, we’d like you to answer the following questions:

During your project, what will you (or your participants or partners) have done to achieve this goal? (These are your outputs.)
Once your project is over, how will it continue to positively impact the Wikimedia community or projects? (These are your outcomes.)

For each of your answers, think about how you will capture this information. Will you capture it with a survey? With a story? Will you measure it with a number? Remember, if you plan to measure a number, you will need to set a numeric target in your proposal (i.e. 45 people, 10 articles, 100 scanned documents).

Remember to review the tutorial for tips on how to answer these questions.

Step 6. Endorsements

This is a space where community members are encouraged to endorse your project request. Endorsements show reviewers that you have reached out to the different stakeholders of your project and they would be happy to see it funded. If they have more specific feedback on the project, they can put it on the talk page. Get tips for notifying your community here.

Step 7. Submit the application

Press Save page to create a draft of your application. When you are ready to submit the application, change the status in the probox to 'Proposed' and send an email to projectgrants@wikimedia.org.