Grants:Start/Groups&Organizations
Supporting mission-aligned people and organizations around the world to increase the quantity, quality, diversity and reach of free knowledge.
Please see Grants Strategy Relaunch 2020-2021
Quick support for projects under 2,000 USD
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Rapid Grants Quick support for projects throughout the year Rapid Grants fund Wikimedia community members to organize projects throughout the year up to 2,000 USD. Projects can include experiments or standard needs that don't need broad review to get started. Common requests include:
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Funding new experiments and proven ideas
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Project Grants Funding new experiments and proven ideas Project Grants fund Wikimedia community members - individuals, groups, or organizations contributing to Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia or Commons - to organize projects that benefit the Wikimedia movement. Grants are awarded quarterly.
Grants are generally awarded in four broad categories, but we welcome all ideas!
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Funding to organize conferences and large events
Conference & Events Funding to organize large conferences and events Conference & Event Grants provide funding and planning support to organize local, regional, and thematic conferences that bring together Wikimedians for experience sharing, skill building, and networking. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Funding is generally awarded to three broad categories of movement events:
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Funding program and operating expenses through a lightweight and flexible process
Simple Annual Plan Grants Funding program and operating expenses through a lightweight and flexible process Simple Annual Plan Grants fund program and operating expenses for groups and organizations with experience implementing successful programs. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Grants up to 100,000 USD. |
Funding program and operating expenses for non-profit organizations through a rigorous application and reporting process
Annual Plan Grants Funding program and operating expenses for non-profit organizations through a rigorous application and reporting process Annual Plan Grants fund general operating expenses for eligible organizations for 12 months. Applications are accepted in April and October. No funding limit.
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