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Conference & Events grant program update

Please note that starting September 9, 2019 all recent temporary restrictions for Conference & Events grants have been lifted, and all grant proposals will be welcomed and considered.

However, as aligned with the Wikimedia Movement’s strategic direction, striving to be a robust and Thriving movement, we will highly welcome and prioritize proposals:

• From emerging and underrepresented communities from all parts of the world, that demonstrate growth and capacity building as core goals and outcomes.
• That consider partnering with affiliates and creating regional/thematic coalitions within the movement, to align agendas, enhance equity and to invest in movement leadership infrastructure, for a greater strategic impact.
• That include an outreach component by partnering with open knowledge allies, to expand our global footprint.
• That welcome and empower new participants and contributors in the Wikimedia movement, that will include a clear and scalable newcomers engagement plan.

For detailed information please review the Wikimedia Foundation Conference and Event Grants Eligibility criteria, and the Wikimedia Foundation’s Medium-term plan goals.

How to Apply

1. Preview the grant application early in your planning process.
2. Create your application by typing a name for your page in the format of YourName/Conference name in the input box below. You can use your real name or your username. If you are applying as a WMF Affiliate, please enter your affiliate abbreviation rather than a user name.
3. Follow the instructions that appear when you create the application.

Next Steps

1. Committee review: The Conference Grants Committee will review proposals within 2 weeks of submission. They will post feedback on the discussion page of the proposal.
2. Proposal finalized: The applicant will have two weeks to make changes to the request based on committee feedback. Phone calls with the program officer or committee members may be scheduled to discuss the feedback, if necessary.
3. Funding decision posted: The grant program officer will post a funding decision within 4 weeks of submission.
4. Check in calls scheduled: After approval, monthly check in calls will be scheduled with the program officer.