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

[Chris Puttick]

I like. Might even find some funding for the right project - how about a
software delivery system for the INGOTs?

http://www.irlcomputers.com/ingots/

Chris

-----Original Message-----
From: Marc Eberhard
To: address@hidden
Sent: 10/16/03 8:25 PM
Subject: [Fsfe-uk] RFC: Free software project grants

Dear all,

after reflecting a bit on the subject and past emails about UKFSN's
success
and first payment to AFFS, I'd like to bring the subject up again.

Obviously, I like to thank Jason first, even though he's brought us into
the
situation of actually having to think and do something about the whole
issue
now. Thanks for that Jason! :-)

<snip>

 A project in need of help,
could get free advice and support form us, as to which route might be
the
most effective one to win support. This should probably be done within a
new
workgroup within AFFS and I propose to create such a group now.
Obviously,
I'm happy to take charge of this group, if nobody else volunteers. It
could
be called "Grants and fundraising WG".

But to come back to the specific problem on how to spend the money
donated
to us for this purpose, here are my thoughts... Comments, opinions and
suggestions are very welcome as always!

  AFFS free software grants
  -------------------------

AFFS is able to offer direct funding for free software projects. This
includes the production of source code as well as other relevant tasks,
such
as preparation or creation of data for existing free software
applications.

As with every other organisation, AFFS's resources are unfortunately
limited
and it will never be able to fund all projects proposed. However, every
effort is made to distribute resources in a fair and effective way.

Selection or rejection of a project proposal does not constitute a
statement
of the quality or value of a project in any way. Rejected proposals can
be
resubmitted at any time.

The whole selection process will be as open and transparent as possible,
both to give the initiators of proposals enough feedback and to allow
third
parties to assess the fairness of the allocation process as a whole.

To apply for a grant, a written and signed proposal must be send to the
AFFS. The proposal must list all resources needed for the completion of
the
project in detail. This includes costs for staffing, equipment and other
expenses. Should a grant be awarded, it will be limited to this total
amount
in the project proposal. No corrections to the total amount will be made
for
inflation or other reasons.

The proposal must further outline the work to be undertaken, milestones
and
estimated completion dates. A full report of the work actually
undertaken
and the achieved targets is required after the completion of the
project.

Support from an AFFS grant must be properly acknowledged in the
documentation and other relevant documents of the project including the
grant reference number.

AFFS will from time to time establish a board of referees to decide,
which
applications will be accepted. The dates of these meetings will be
publically announced well in advance. The frequency of these boards
depends
on the actual funds available for distribution.

No letters of support from third parties are required for a grant
application, however such letters will be taken into account and will be
considered along with the application itself.

There is no limit on the total amount an application can bid for. But it
is
obviously clear, that AFFS will not be able to fund projects beyond its
financial capabilities. The amount of money available for a particular
round
of funding will be made known along with the announcment of a board
meeting
date to give applicants an idea of realistic amounts they can bid for.

The decision of the board if final. There is no possibility to appeal
against the decision of the board. Nevertheless, a rejected grant
application can be resubmitted at any time as stated above. Past
rejections
of an application do not influence future decisions of the board
concerning
this application.

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OK, OK, it's all not bulletproof... but I'm too tired to think of what I
might have forgotten! So I'll stop here and wait for reactions first and
get
a few good hours of sleep in the meantime!

Thanks,
Marc
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