*Dear Wikimedia Community,

As you know, the Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) [1] makes recommendations to the WMF Board of Trustees on how to allocate movement funds to best meet Wikimedia goals and strategic priorities. More on the processes and structure of the FDC are in the framework. [2] We are now entering the second round of funding.

I am pleased to share that the Foundation has announced the list of entities that are eligible to apply for FDC funding for annual plans. [3] These entities are: Wikimedia Australia, **Wikimedia * Česká republika, *Wikimedia France, **Wikimedia Hong Kong, **Wikimedia Indonesia*, **Wikimedia**Italia, **Wikimedia Norge, and **Wikimedia Philippines*. * * * *Based on the established eligibility criteria** [4]** outlined in the framework, eligible entities were notified about their eligibility status and of the need to close any gaps by February 15. Entities did not close those gaps are still able to apply for funding from the Wikimedia Grants program. [5]* * Applications from Round 2 eligible entities are due March 1, 2013, end of day UTC. The FDC proposal creation tool has been posted on the FDC portal on Meta and is ready for use. We strongly encourage eligible entities to begin filling out the proposals to the FDC well in advance of the March 1 deadline, particularly to support time for translation, if necessary, and to answer any questions or clarifications. The FDC staff is ready and able to help as needed. Please contact the FDC staff at FDCsupport@wikimedia.org

We look forward to reviewing the Round 2 proposals. We invite all members of the community to participate in the community review of proposals, which will take place from March 1-31. [6]

All the best,* * Garfield Byrd, WMF Chief of Finance and Administration* * * ** Final eligibility pending acceptance of grant report ** * * * *[1] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal* *[2] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Funds_Dissemination_Committee/Framework_for_t... [3] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_status/2012-2013_round... [4] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Eligibility_criteria [5] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Index * [6] http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/FDC_portal/Proposal_process