Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/General Support Fund/Igala WIkimedia Community 2025-2026 Annual Plan Grant
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Applicant information
[edit]- Organization name or Wikimedia Username for individuals. (required)
- Igala Wikimedia Community
- Do you have any approved General Support Fund requests? (required)
- No, it is my first time applying for a General Support Fund
- You are applying as a(n). (required)
- Group of individuals not registered with an organization
- Are your group or organization legally registered in your country? (required)
- No
- Do you have a fiscal sponsor?
- Yes
- Fiscal organization name.
- Igbo Wikimedia Organization
- Please provide links to the following documents if they are available
These documentation can be provided in your local language(s), no translations required.
- Organizational website
- Detailed financial reporting and/or audits
- Documentation of the governance structure, board list, governance processes
- Documentation of the general assembly decision on your plan
Main proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be a title for the Meta-Wiki page. (required)
- Igala WIkimedia Community 2025-2026 Annual Plan Grant
- 2. Do you want to apply for the multi-year base funding for 3 years? (required) (only for returning applicants)
- N/A
- 2.1. Provide a brief overview of Year 2 and Year 3 of the proposed plan and how this relates to the current proposal and your strategic plan? (required)
N/A
- 3. Proposed start date. (required)
- 2026-01-01
- 4. Proposed end date. (required)
- 2026-12-31
- 5. Does your organization or group have an Affiliate or Organizational Annual Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)
- Yes
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPhQLe864peA-IuS3evJ2PUVqFKyGtFaB6Rrb-qOmEU/edit?tab=t.0
- 6. Does your affiliate, organization or group have a Strategic Plan that can help us understand your proposal? If yes, please provide it. (required)
- Yes
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BBZGTAsZhUbjqpSBaoKPhr4Zy8mF4I3coawoCckBnk0/edit?tab=t.0
- 7. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
- Nigeria
- 8. What are your programs, approaches, and strategies? What are the challenges that you are trying to address and how will your strategies support you in addressing these challenges? (required)
Programs, Approaches, and Strategies (2026) The Igala Wikimedia Community https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Igala_Wikimedia_Community is a group of dedicated Wikimedians working to revitalize the Igala language by promoting free knowledge in the Igala language on Wikimedia platforms. Our primary mission is the development and continuous growth of the Igala Wikipedia (igl.wikipedia.org) and related projects such as Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata with the goal of preventing the Igala language from going into extinction. Since our existence in 2022, we’ve been able to mobilize both students and language enthusiasts to build an open and free body of knowledge in the Igala language. In 2024, our joint efforts helped move Igala Wikipedia from the incubator into a full-fledged Wikipedia project. This achievement has inspired our community to do even more to revitalize, preserve and promote Igala language, culture, and indigenous knowledge through outreach, community engagement, translation, and documentation of Igala language. Over the years, we have been able to organize impactful and successful programs such as: Revitalizing Igala Language through Wikimedia projects, with a strong focus on Igala Wikipedia with support from Wikitongues User Group. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Creating_incubator_hub_within_Wikipedia_for_Igala_Language Expanding Igala Language Access on WIkipedia.(https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Expanding_Igala_Language_Access_on_Wikipedia:_Creating_and_Engaging_a_Community_of_Contributors) a project carried out witth WMF rapid fund - https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/Expanding_Igala_Language_Access_on_Wikipedia:Creating_and_Engaging_a_Community_of_Contributors_(ID:_22279144) Wikipedia training workshops and campus engagement drives, https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Building_Igala_Wikipedia_Community_Through_Campus_Engagement https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/Building_Igala_Wikipedia_Community_Through_Campus_Engagement_(ID:_22884637) Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Folklore_2025_in_the_Igala_Community which was self funded.
Feminism and Folklore 2025, a self funded https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Igala_Wikimedia_Community/Feminism_and_Folklore_Campaign_2025_in_igala_Community
Wiki Loves Africa 2024 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:WIki_Loves_Africa_2024_in_The_Igala_Community which was self funded In 2025 we Collaborated to organise Wiki Loves Africa 2025 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025_campaign_Collaboration_in_Nigeria_(ID:_22887753) result https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images_from_Wiki_Loves_Africa_2025_in_the_Igala_community We also collaborated to organize Wiki for Human Rights campaigns, 2024 (https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WikiForHumanRights_2024_in_Nigeria/Kogi) and we are doing the same this year, 2025. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/WikiForHumanRights_2024_in_Nigeria_(ID:_22591759) https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Programs/Wikimedia_Community_Fund/Rapid_Fund/WikiForHumanRights_2025_in_Nigeria_(ID:_23478676) We collaborated and participated in capacity building for the Let’s Connect Program in Nigeria 2025 https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Let%E2%80%99s_Connect_Peer_Learning_Program_Across_Zones_in_Nigeria/Overview These initiatives have contributed to a growing awareness of Wikimedia projects among Igala speakers across Nigeria. However, the work is far from complete.
Our Story and Challenges The idea of Igala Wikimedia Community was conceived out of a deep concern: Our language which is spoken by millions was becoming invisible online. The Igala language is endangered, and every day that passes without digital representation puts us closer to losing not just words, but culture, history, and identity. In 2022, a small group of passionate Wikimedians came together with one dream to make sure that the Igala language lives on in the digital world. We worked side by side to start the Igala Wikipedia on the incubator, and by 2024, we proudly celebrated its approval to a live project. It was a milestone that gave us hope. But we know the journey is far from over. Our community is still young. We lack resources, skills, and opportunities, which makes it hard to keep pace with the work needed. Igala remains poorly represented across Wikimedia projects, and many stories of our people, culture, and knowledge remain untold. . Approaches To address these challenges, we have come up with the following strategies: We will be organizing edit-a-thons and campaigns to increase the number of articles on Igala Wikipedia, while also contributing to other Wikimedia projects like Wikimedia Commons and Wikidata, we will also conduct outreach events to schools to increase awareness of Igala Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects amongst students, and at the same time recruiting them as editors. Another important focus will be on mentoring and improving the skills of both new and existing community members, ensuring they are empowered to make meaningful contributions. We will also collaborate with individuals and organizations to promote the Igala language and culture, strengthening the visibility and relevance of our community. In addition, we plan to partner with tertiary institutions to introduce Wikimedia in Education, creating opportunities for students and educators to engage with open knowledge. Our efforts will also include recruiting and training new editors, equipping them with the skills to contribute effectively.
Finally, we will institute annual Igala Language Awards to motivate educators and students, thereby increasing participation and investment in the Igala language and its related Wikimedia projects.
Why General Support Fund?
While our previous rapid grant requests have helped us achieve some results, our community still faces challenges with the scale of impact we can make each year. This is largely due to the limited number of rapid grants we can access at a time, the cap on the total funds an individual can receive annually, and the long waiting period caused by the way funding cycles are structured. We have realized that to truly achieve our goals, we need a more flexible and long-term funding approach. With a General Support Fund, we will be able to: Plan and implement with flexibility
Build capacity and skills within the community
Sustain our community growth: Long-term funding will ensure continuity of programs such as mentorship, editor retention, and training.
Carry out campaigns more effectively: With stable support, we can actively and consistently participate in global campaigns (Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki for Human Rights, etc.) without logistical challenges slowing us down.
Focus on impact, not survival: We can invest our time in meaningful work: growing the Igala Wikipedia, mentoring new contributors, and forging institutional partnerships.
Our Request for Support
The Igala Wikimedia Community is at a pivotal stage of growth. To sustain our progress and expand our impact, we are seeking General Support Funds from the Wikimedia Foundation. This support will enable us to:
Carry out our annual plan for 2026 effectively,
Implement both local projects and international campaigns with greater ease and coordination,
Increase the quantity and quality of Igala-language content across Wikimedia projects,
Strengthen community infrastructure with improved coordination and mentorship,
Build a thriving, self-sustaining community of contributors who will continue to preserve Igala knowledge and culture on open platforms.
- 9. What categories are your main programs and related activities under? Please select all that apply. (required)
| Category | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Education | Yes |
| Culture, heritage or GLAM | Yes |
| Gender and diversity | Yes |
| Community support and engagement | Yes |
| Participation in campaigns and contests | Yes |
| Public policy advocacy | No |
| Other | No |
Education
- 9.1.1. Select all your programs and activities for Education. (required)
- Editing Wikipedia Training, Translation, Wikidata programs, Wikimedia Commons programs
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
- 9.1.2. Select all relevant audience groups for Education. (required)
- Vocational, tertiary, or higher education, Senior citizens, Teachers or professors
- Other groups if any: N/A
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 9.2. Select all your programs and activities for Culture, heritage or GLAM. (required)
- Introducing new approaches to underrepresented culture and heritage, e.g. decolonising or reparative work; oral and visual knowledge; outreach to communities of origin, indigenous and first nations self-determination, Supporting institutions to open up their collections, data, metadata, and research, Partnering with institutions, professional associations, and allied organizations to raise awareness of open culture, ethical sharing, and related issues
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
Gender and diversity
- 9.3. Select all your programs and activities for Gender and diversity.
- Bringing in women and/or gender diverse participants and editors, Focusing on creating content about women and/or gender diverse groups, including biographies, intersectional topic areas and/or adding images, Focusing on creating content about marginalized (underrepresented) communities and their knowledge, Building organizer skills in women and diversity groups
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
Community support and engagement
- 9.4. Select all your programs and activities for Community support and engagement.
- On-wiki training of community members, Off-wiki training of community members, Organizing meetups, conferences, and community events
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
Participation in campaigns and contests
- 9.5. Select all campaigns that apply. (required)
- Feminism and Folklore, Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Women, WikiForHumanRights
- Other programs and activities if any: N/A
- 10. Please include a link to or upload a timeline (operational calendar) for your programs and activities. (required)
- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ZkCj1R7PEtS24r_Zn0ZMIveMgmw0m_Khnr83Dttz28/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- 11. Describe your team. (required)
1. User: AgnesAbah - Community Lead/Project manager she is responsible for the overall project management and coordination of all activities; she will also lead the team. She would be salaried.
2. User: Ogalihillary - Who is an experienced project Officer and will be responsible for assisting in project execution. He will be salaried
3. User: Henry Ojonugwa - Will be volunteering as communications manager.
4. User: Dnshitobu- Will be volunteering and take the role of technical officer.
- 12. Will you be working with any internal (Wikimedia) or external partners? Describe the characteristics of these partnerships and bring a few examples of the most significant partnerships. (required)
We will maintain regular connections with other Language Wikimedia User Groups in Nigeria, such as the Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Tyap Wikimedians. These interactions will create opportunities for mutual learning and knowledge sharing. In addition, we will collaborate with the Wiki Tongues User Group and the Wiki for Minority Languages User Group, who will support our community through training and participation in capacity-building and workshop programs. We will also partner with Arise Igala Magazine, which will help amplify our activities to a wider audience. This partnership will further strengthen our efforts to close both the content and contributor gaps Our partnership with Universities and Schools like Prince Abubakar Audu University in Anyigba Kogi State Polytechnic lokoja and Federal Polythenic Idah Kogi State has been key. Through these institutions, we can reach an even larger number of students and lecturers.
- 13. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select all that apply. (required)
- Increase the Sustainability of Our Movement, Improve User Experience, Provide for Safety and Inclusion, Ensure Equity in Decision-making, Invest in Skills and Leadership Development, Manage Internal Knowledge, Identify Topics for Impact, Innovate in Free Knowledge, Evaluate, Iterate, and Adapt
Metrics
[edit]Wikimedia Metrics
[edit]- 14. Please select and fill out Wikimedia Metrics for your proposal. (recommended)
- 14.1. Number of participants, editors, and organizers.
All metrics provided are optional, please fill them out if they are aligned with your programs and activities.
| Metrics name | Target | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of all participants | 500 | N/A |
| Number of all editors | 200 | N/A |
| Number of new editors | 100 | |
| Number of retained editors | 50 | |
| Number of all organizers | 10 | N/A |
| Number of new organizers | N/A |
- 14.2. Number of new content contributions to Wikimedia projects. (recommended)
| Wikimedia project | Created | Edited or improved |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 750 | 750 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 400 | 400 |
| Wikidata | 100 | 1000 |
| Wiktionary | ||
| Wikisource | ||
| Wikimedia Incubator | ||
| Translatewiki | ||
| MediaWiki | ||
| Wikiquote | ||
| Wikivoyage | ||
| Wikibooks | ||
| Wikiversity | ||
| Wikinews | ||
| Wikispecies | ||
| Wikifunctions / Abstract Wikipedia |
- Description for Wikimedia projects contributions metrics. (optional)
Other Metrics
[edit]- 15. Do you have other quantitative and qualitative targets for your project (other metrics)? (required)
- No
| Other Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Budget
[edit]- 16. Will you have any other revenue sources when implementing this proposal (e.g. other funding, membership contributions, donations)? (required)
- No
- 16.1. List other revenue sources. (required)
N/A
- 16.2. Approximately how much revenue will you have from other sources in your local currency? (required)
- N/A
- 17. Your local currency. (required)
- USD
- 18. What is the total requested amount in your local currency? (required)
- 24363.04 USD
| Year | Amount (local currency) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | N/A USD |
| Year 2 | N/A USD |
| Year 3 | N/A USD |
- 19. Does this proposal include compensation for staff or contractors? (required)
- No
- 19.1. How many paid staff members do you plan to have? (required)
Include the number of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include them separately and mention their terms.
- N/A
- 19.2. How many FTEs (full-time equivalents) in total? (required)
Include the total FTE of staff and contractors during the proposal period. If you have short-term contractors or staff, please include their FTEs with the terms separately.
- N/A
- 19.3. Describe any staff or contractor changes compared to the current year / ongoing General Support Fund if any. (required only for returning grantees)
- N/A
- 20. Please provide an overview of your overall budget categories in your local currency. The budget breakdown should include only the amount requested with this General Support Fund (required).
| Budget category | Amount in local currency |
|---|---|
| Staff and contractor costs | 6253.88 USD |
| Operational costs | 4205.73 USD |
| Programmatic costs | 13903.43 USD |
- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
Additional information
[edit]- 22. In this optional space you can add any other additional information about your proposal or organization that you think can help us when reviewing your proposal. (optional)
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We/I have read the Application Privacy Statement, WMF Friendly Space Policy and Universal Code of Conduct.
- Yes
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