2009/3/25 Casey Brown cbrown1023.ml@gmail.com:
However, I do recall Erik saying something about a grant that is being worked on for Commons, see http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Case_for_Commons
Yep, that's correct. We've submitted a grant proposal specifically with regard to uploading usability (which also involves the complexity of licensing templates and such), and hope to hear back soon. Uploading is not included in these first user tests.