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

Sun Apr 15 23:38:22 PDT 2018

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 -

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Betreff: 	FOSS4G 2018 Travel Grant Programme
Datum: 	Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:16:08 +0000
Von: 	FOSS4G 2018 <foss4gdar at gmail.com>
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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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