[Chapter-delegates] Feedback Requested: ISOC Project Funding turn out

[Louis Houle]

Hi Connie,

Edouardo and Franck made good points.

I would like to raise a question: Is there a need for opening such a 
program with a limited period of time to apply ? Why isn't it just 
available ? Funds are available or they aren't. And projects would be 
submitted when mature.

Secondly, matching funds is a requirement that we see in governmental 
programs targeting businesses? Chapters are non profit orgs  and many of 
them don't cash money on a regular basis because it's not their «raison 
d'être»  (reason to be). Many chapters don't have any regular staff to 
take care of that. Maybe some projects should be funded without meeting 
such a requirement.

Louis Houle
ISOC Québec


Connie Kendig a écrit :
> Dear Chapter Delegates:
>
> As you may know, the current application cycle for the ISOC Project 
> Funding programme is closing today.  To date we have received a very 
> small number of applications; typically we receive 30-40 
> applications.  To date we've received 14 for this round.
>
> I am writing to you today to request your feedback on why we have 
> received such few applications for grant funds.  I welcome your candid 
> responses both on or off list.
>
> Five chapters have applied for funding and eight global members.
>
> Thank you for your feedback.
>
>
> Connie J Kendig
> Sponsored Programs & Grants Manager
> Internet Society
> www.isoc.org
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> <Kendig at isoc.org>
> Tel: (703) 439-2136
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