[OSGeo-Conf] FOSS4G-NA 2018 Travel Grant Programme - Call for volunteers

Sat Apr 21 03:26:42 PDT 2018

Jody,

unfortunately nobody came to me in order to support the TGP for F4G NA.

Although I am not planning to attend, I hereby declare my support, as I
am convinced, that TGP is a good thing and should be run by anybody.

Should I contact Marc Vloemans for asking for people from LOC to support
from their side?

Regards, Till

Am 16.04.2018 um 08:38 schrieb Till Adams:
>
> Dear OSGeo-community,
>
> as you all know, the FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme is currently
> underway, run by the LOC Dar and some volunteers out of the Conference
> Committee.
> A similar program is to be launched for FOSS4G NA, but running such a
> TGP requires the support of people from the community. Unfortunately,
> no one has yet found who wants to support the TGP FOSS4G-NA and I hope
> to find people this way.
>
> I for myself can offer my help and refer to the corresponding pages
> where our procedure is described - I am also available for questions.
> However, since I am in charge of the TGP for Dar, I can't support this
> TGP too. Please go inside, think and consider whether you could make
> it possible to support the community. I can tell you, there is nothing
> better than meeting people at a conference whose visit was made
> possible by your commitment!
>
> See below some details about the TGP Dar.
>
>
> Kind regards, Till
>
> - on behalf of OSGeo's conference committee -
>
>  
>
>
>
> -------- Weitergeleitete Nachricht --------
> Betreff: 	FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme
> Datum: 	Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:16:08 +0000
> Von: 	FOSS4G 2018 <foss4gdar at gmail.com>
> Antwort an: 	foss4gdar at gmail.com
> An: 	info at terrestris.de
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>
>
> FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme
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>
> *FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme*
> OSGeo provides a travel grant program
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=617509b2d2&e=ede82f72c6>
> to facilitate accessibility and diversity at our global and regional
> FOSS4G events.
>
> The Travel Grant Program for FOSS4G 2018 Dar es Salaam is open for
> applications between 6th April and 30th April 2018
>
> *For applicants*
> These notes describe the application process for a Travel Grant to
> attend FOSS4G & HOT Summit 2018 and the criteria by which applications
> will be evaluated.
>
> *Travel Grants*
> The Travel Grant will include a full conference ticket (including 1
> day of workshops) and a sum up to $1000 US for accommodation in a
> hostel booked by the LOC and a contribution towards travel and other
> expenses.
>
> There will be 3 different travel grants available:
> *Grant size   No. available       Likely Use
> Up to:*
> $250            24                       Delegates from nearby locations
> $500            8                         Delegates from further afield
> $1,000          5                         Delegates from outside of
> the region
>
> The number of TGs of each size or the size of grants may be adjusted,
> at the discretion of the Conference Committee, dependent upon the
> level of funding raised and the number of applications received.
> Applicants will only be able to apply for one size of TG and are
> encouraged to apply for the smallest grant that will enable them to
> attend FOSS4G 2018. Any person applying for more than one grant will
> be excluded from the application process or will have their grant
> offer retrospectively withdrawn.
>
> You must be able to fund the direct costs of your travel to FOSS4G/HOT
> Summit and be in possession of a valid entry visa and immunisation
> documents (if required). Successful applicants will receive a
> conference pass, a space in the FOSS4G hostel and become eligible for
> reimbursement of expenses up to the limit of the Travel Grant when
> they check-in at the conference registration desk. Reimbursement of
> expenses will be by electronic means (details to be advised).
>
> *Eligibility*
> To be eligible for a TG, applicants must be a citizen of and resident
> in a country listed by the OECD Development Assistance Committee
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=9031be31f3&e=ede82f72c6>.
> It is likely that priority will be given to
>  
>
>   * Low income economies ($1,025 or less)
>   * Lower middle income economies ($1,026 to $4,035)
>   * Upper middle income economies ($4,036 to $12,475)
>   * Some preference will be given to applicants resident within the
>     African continent
>
>
> *Other Criteria*
> Additional selection criteria may include
>
>   * Gender, the LOC is seeking to encourage gender balance through the TGP
>   * Applicants who have submitted a talk or workshop 
>
> *Contributions to OSGeo*
> All applicants will be asked to provide
>
>   * Details of their past contributions to OSGeo projects or community
>     activities
>   * Usage and experience of OSGeo software
>   * How they would make use of their attendance at FOSS4G to benefit
>     themselves, their local society and the wider OSGeo community
>
>
> *Applications*
> If you wish to be considered for a FOSS4G Travel Grant please complete
> this form
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=2e4b2b2d72&e=ede82f72c6>.
> All data will be kept confidential and only used for assessing TGP
> applications. Please ensure that the email address that you provide is
> regularly monitored as the selection committee may wish to seek
> clarification of responses.
>
> Applications must be received by *24.00 UTC on 30th April 2018*. The
> selection committee will aim to notify recipients of grants by 11th
> June 2018
>
> The FOSS4G Travel Grant Program (TGP) is administered by the
> Conference Committee and supported by members of the HOT Summit
> Working Group.
>
> Further information available on the travel grant wiki page
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=f01f1d5f77&e=ede82f72c6>.
>
> *Supporting the TGP*
> The travel grant program is funded through:
>
>   * Ongoing crowdfunding campaign
>   * Collections at regional FOSS4G events   
>   * Sponsor donations, recognized
>     <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=24e03fe856&e=ede82f72c6>
>     as part of OSGeo sponsorship program
>     <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=83cca930ac&e=ede82f72c6>
>   * Annual commitment from the OSGeo board
>
> You can help to make FOSS4G more accessible and increase the diversity
> of our attendees by making a donation
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=a7d930a0db&e=ede82f72c6>
> to the FOSS4G TGP via our PayPal account.
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=307370b101&e=ede82f72c6>
>
> *About TGP*
> The FOSS4G Travel Grant Program
> <https://foss4g.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b871212546ebe0a91f640e01f&id=26eb7c9a78&e=ede82f72c6>
> initiative was established in 2017 by the OSGeo Board to facilitate
> accessibility and diversity at our global and regional FOSS4G events.
>
> The travel grant program is generously managed by the Conference
> Committee, in collaboration with representatives from each FOSS4G event.
>  
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