[Hackathon-list] Community Projects Fund: Learn More & Apply

Dear colleagues,

RIPE NCC is announcing the Community Projects Fund: grants for Open 
Source projects of value to the operation, resilience and sustainability 
of the Internet.

The call for applications is now open: https://www.ripe.net/cpf

On Tuesday 26 July, we are organising an Open House at 12:00-13:30 CEST. 
It is open to anyone to attend.

During the event you will hear a series of short presentations from 
previous recipients, along with members of the selection committee and a 
Q&A session.

If you are interested in applying for project funding or simply want to 
hear more, register at:
https://www.ripe.net/participate/meetings/open-house/ripe-ncc-open-house-community-projects-fund

Regards,
Vesna

 > Dear colleagues,
 >
 > For the sixth year in a row, the RIPE NCC is committing to support 
activities and projects for 'the good of the Internet'. We are pleased 
to invite applications for funding from the RIPE NCC Community Projects 
Fund.
 >
 > Through the Community Projects Fund, the RIPE NCC distributes up to 
EUR 250,000 per year to support projects of value to the operation, 
resilience and sustainability of the Internet, with a focus on tools and 
services benefitting the technical community in the Europe, the Middle 
East and Central Asia.
 >
 > If you or your organisation are working on a new or existing project 
that fits the criteria below and need some financial support to get it 
off the ground or keep it going, we want to hear from you!
 >
 > Is your project of benefit to the Internet, particularly the RIPE 
community?
 > Is your project non-commercial in nature?
 > Do you have a clear project plan and timeline?
 >
 > Some things to keep in mind:
 >
 > - Funding may be used to purchase equipment, but this cannot be the 
sole expenditure
 > - Funding cannot be used for humanitarian aid, donations, or to 
encourage political reform
 > - Funding cannot be used to provide scholarships or cover tuition fees
 > - Funding cannot be used to support any form of commercial activity
 >
 > The call for applicants will remain open until 23:59 (UTC), Sunday 7 
August 2022. See the RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund page for more details:
 > https://www.ripe.net/support/cpf
 >