Hello!

The Community Resources team is now recruiting committee members to support the launch of two new grants programs [1].

The Project Grants Committee will review and advise on projects that promote new experiments and sustain ideas that work.

- Program launches July 1, 2016 with an open call for new grant proposals. - Up to USD 100,000 for projects up to 12 months. Submissions accepted quarterly. - Interested in joining? Learn more here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Quarterly/Committee/Orientati... - Submit your candidacy by July 15, 2016 to participate in the first round.

The Conference Support Committee will review and advise on large conferences and events.

- Program launches July 1, 2016. - Submissions accepted monthly. - Interested in joining? Learn more here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Conference/Committee/Orientation - Submit your candidacy by June 1, 2016 to participate in the launch.

Why should you serve on a grants committee?

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Make a big difference by supporting applicants and grantees that are doing projects to improve content and increase participation across the Wikimedia movement. -

Build yours skills and experience by participating in our innovative participatory grantmaking programs. -

Interact with volunteers from all over the world.

Do you know somebody who you think would be perfect for this role?

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We love referrals and want to build diverse committees! Please encourage them to join.

Cheers,

Alex

[1] You can read more about the launch of WMF’s redesigned grant programs here: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IdeaLab/Reimagining_WMF_grants/Implem...