[Qgis-psc] Grant Applications form for review

[Tim Sutton]

Hi Harissou

> On 24 Jul 2016, at 10:43 AM, DelazJ <delazj at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> 2016-07-24 9:39 GMT+02:00 Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at <mailto:anitagraser at gmx.at>>:
> Hi Tim!
> 
> On Sun, Jul 24, 2016 at 6:21 AM, Tim Sutton <tim at qgis.org <mailto:tim at qgis.org>> wrote:
> Hi All
> Please find at the link below the draft I made for the grant applications form. If should be visible in edit mode only to PSC members:
> https://docs.google.com/a/qgis.org/forms/d/15erSoUzQu4NQ3_891YOoDkP3UWvaky_VsBKihWDSkxo/edit <https://docs.google.com/a/qgis.org/forms/d/15erSoUzQu4NQ3_891YOoDkP3UWvaky_VsBKihWDSkxo/edit>
> 
> "It should visible in edit mode only to PSC members". Do you mean that it might be visible in read-only mode for those who are not PSC members? Because I do not have such access (need authorization).



Yeah unfortunately I can't see a way to share the form designer in read only mode and if I share the actual form link people will probably start filling it in before we are ready. The form has this content:

​1​ What is the grant programme?

The QGIS.ORG grant programme is our way to accelerate and streamline development of the QGIS.ORG project by rewarding committed developers and contributors for their work through a grant system. It is a way to distribute our funds amongst our team members in a fair and transparent way.

​2​ Why have a grant programme?

There are a four main reasons for switching to a grant programme.

1) The first intent of the grant programme is to amplify the contributions of grantees by allowing them to spend more time on QGIS over and above what they would be able to do on a purely volunteer basis. At the broader level we would also like to avert the potentially negative reaction to funded development work in QGIS: “Why should I donate my time to work on QGIS when others are paid to do it?” And rather create an aspirational environment: “If I make a large contribution to QGIS I could also be eligible for a grant like other dedicated contributors have received.”

2) To simplify the decision making process for how to spend the funds received in the QGIS project via our Sponsorship and Donations programmes. The grant programme would allow us to streamline our decision making when it comes to funding developers. We receive many proposals for funding various activities in QGIS which invariably lead to protracted debate. In addition, not having a cohesive plan for how to disburse QGIS funds results in funding being done in a very ad hoc manner - which in turn results in a skew of funding towards development related activities and away from other critical project activities such as improvement of user documentation, API documentation, sysadmin tasks and so on.

3) To get things done that volunteers don’t naturally gravitate towards doing, such as housekeeping, maintenance and so on.

4)To transparently spend QGIS.ORG funds to advance the QGIS project.

In this funding round, we are ring-fencing EUR 10,000 for the grant programme. We expect to run further grant calls in the future if this  round proves to be a success and as funds allow.

Applicants may submit more than one proposal and the proposal may be on any topic that you think is relevant and beneficial to the greater QGIS community. Some examples of the kinds of topics you could propose are:

* Updating and improving documentation
* Updating and improving QGIS.org web infrastructure
* Implementing a new feature in QGIS
* Curating the pull request queue
* Bug fixing
* Improving API documentation
* A security review of QGIS
* etc.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications made here will be PUBLICLY VISIBLE, including your email address and name.

FAQ:

1) Q: Are collaborative proposals allowed?

A: One person should be the proposal lead though. Additional collaborators can be mentioned in the proposal details section.

2) Q: Can I make a proposal for a smaller amount?

A: Yes

3) Q: Can I make a proposal for a larger amount?

A: No

4) Q: Can I charge VAT / additional expenses on top of the EUR 10,000 ?

A: No, the amount should be all-inclusive.

And these five questions:

Applicant name
Applicant email
Grant request in Euros
Proposal title
Proposal details

Regards

Tim
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