Re: [Fsfe-uk] RFC: Free software project grants

[MJ Ray]

On 2003-10-17 15:50:34 +0100 Alex Hudson <address@hidden> wrote:
> When people make applications, I think they ought to be publically
> viewable. I've not really seen a convincing argument that they should 
> be
> private.

There may be a good argument to keep any financial information 
submitted as justification for the requested amount private, in order 
to avoid disclosing that to commercial competitors.  I have been 
looking around at random and have yet to find any non-academic 
award-making body that published much submitted financial information 
beyond the award amount.  Very few seem to publish anything beyond a 
short abstract until the project is over.

I agree that aims need to be (essentially) specific, measurable, 
attainable, reasonable and timed.  Further, I agree that it shouldn't 
turn into a popularity contest, but give members the opportunity to 
submit supportive statements for an application if they so wish.

For now, I think we need to agree a general process and specify 
criteria later (but before any grants are made!).  I hope that the 
rest of your message will be taken into the guidelines when they are 
drawn up.  I am not sure it will be possible to judge entirely on 
guidelines, as that leads to "scorecard" mentality which may not 
benefit anyone involved.

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