Warm Greetings! Links included below! Blessed morning! Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". -------------------------------------------- On Mon, 30/5/16, WANGARI KABIRU wrote: Subject: Grants Close 31 May: 2016 FIRE Grants, Internet Society Grants and FIRE Scale Up Grants To: Date: Monday, 30 May, 2016, 11:04 Blessed Monday! Opportunities that may support some entities you know in their work to; Natujenge taifa letu Ee, ndio wajibu wetu Kenya istahili heshima Tuungane mikono Pamoja kazini Kila siku tuwe na shukrani Blessed week! Regards/Wangari --- Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth". _______________________________________________ http://www.fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants FIRE Africa Grants 2016 The FIRE Africa Grants will provide four Grants of up to US$25,000 each for projects aligned with one of the following categories. This Grant is for projects that will be implemented within a 12-16 month period. Apply Now 2016 funding categories Technical Innovation Innovative projects that use technical concepts and solutions related to Internet development, security and access. This category includes innovation in materials, devices, standards for software and content and delivery. Community Development Innovative projects that use technical concepts to solve the unique problems faced by communities throughout Africa. Projects should have a specific focus on a particular group or sector of society. Governance Enhancement Innovative projects that address Internet governance and Internet policy issues including privacy, online freedoms, data retention and access. Education Innovative projects that use ICT to solve specific educational issues throughout the region, including bringing access to education to isolated communities and marginalised groups in society, combatting educational professional shortages and innovation on information dissemination. Grant proposals should provide clear and concrete information about the proposed project/initiative so the evaluation committee can properly assess it. Innovation and development should be an integral part of all project proposals received during the application process. Requirements There is a strong emphasis on the documentation of impact and knowledge sharing through papers, videos, and other communication materials. Successful applicants must include realistic project time frames, a detailed budget and a clear communication strategy that details plans for dissemination of project outcomes. Project details, results and outcomes will be shared on the FIRE Africa website, the Internet Society website, with the AFRINIC community and global RIR community, on social media and on the Seed Alliance partners' websites for the benefit of the Internet as a whole. Grant Recipients are encouraged to share “behind the scenes” lessons learned during the project cycle as well as make them selves available for interviews and other promotional activities around the dissemination of project results. Who should apply for a FIRE Grant? Project proposals from African-based public or private sector organizations, university, or research and development institutions and non-government organizations will be considered. Individuals are not eligible. All applications must be aligned with the specific Grant's objectives, eligibility criteria, and administrative guidelines. Applications will only be accepted if the project is based in the Africa or Indian Ocean region as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region. FIRE Africa actively encourages Francophone, Lusophone, female-led projects, projects originating in post-conflict countries, and projects that support isolated communities. We also encourage projects that use technology to address the specific challenges faced by women and girls, disabled people or marginalised groups. Eligibility criteria Applications accepted for full review will be assessed based on the following criteria. FIRE Africa reserves the right to decide to partially fund a project. The project proposal:http://www.fireafrica.org/faq Is aligned with the specific Grant's purpose and scope. Has a clearly demonstrated benefit for the community. Has clearly objectives and well structured methodology. Must be managed by organisations based in the Africa or Indian Ocean region (as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region) with funds allocated to be invested within this region. Shows demonstrated capacity to manage funds, conduct project activities and document outcomes effectively, within the specified budget and time limits. Is submitted by a public or private sector organizations, university, or research and development institutions or non-government organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Has potential for growth or further development and has demonstrated scalability. Outlines engagement within the community relevant to the project proposed. Has an innovative approach to addressing issues that that have been clearly identified and defined as part of the proposal. Has a relationship with other existing projects at a regional/global level Provides a realistic budget and time frame proposal. Please note that administrative overheads will not be funded. Project proposals that exceed the maximum Grant amount and timeline must specify where the additional funds will be obtained to bring the project to completion. Key dates for 2016 Grants applications open 31 March 2016 Grants applications close 31 May Selection process June Due diligence review and contracts July - August Announcement of successful application/s September Further Information Check out our tips for a successful Grant submission Read the FIRE Africa FAQs Take a look at the FIRE Africa Workshop Videos - some may help you to prepare a better Grant proposal. Contact the FIRE Africa Team at fireprogram@afrinic.net if you have any questions about your application. ==== http://www.fireafrica.org/the-isoc-africa-grant The Internet Society Africa Grant 2016 Submit Under the Internet Society Africa Grant, two Grants of US$ 25,000 each are available for two projects aligned with the criteria outlined below. This Grant is for projects that will be implemented within a 10-12 month period. Apply Now Funding Categories The Internet Society Africa Grants are designed to support projects that focus on practical solutions to one or both of the following issues: Internet Security and Collaborative Security: The open and global nature of the Internet, built on fundamental principles of open standards, voluntary collaboration, reusable building blocks, integrity, permission-free innovation and global reach, has enabled remarkable social and economic innovation in ways that we could never have imagined. At the same time, using the Internet is not without risk. Malicious actors also see opportunities to gain benefit through fraud, thwart the activities of others or cause other damage. Closing the Internet is not the solution. We are actively seeking to fund established projects that seek to solve issues on Internet security. Projects should focus on one or both of the following pillars: Naming: through innovative approaches to DNSSEC that enhance user confidence in Internet-based services Routing: explore options for deployment of a secure routing standard – RPKI and BGP Access: We believe that the Internet can help improve the quality of your life and the lives of people everywhere. We are actively seeking to fund established projects that focus on access to promote and sustain an Internet that’s open and has a universally accessible platform for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. Projects should be focused on one or more of the following: Infrastructure: Contributing to the development of infrastructure in your town, village, or community is in place in order to support community access to the Internet User experience: Making sure that everyone – regardless of their age, language they speak, or their physical or mental abilities – can access the Internet Cost: Breaking down the financial barriers to Internet access on a community, regional or national level. Requirements There is a strong emphasis on the documentation of impact and knowledge sharing through papers, videos, and other communication materials. Successful applicants must include realistic project time frames, a detailed budget and a clear communication strategy that details plans for dissemination of project outcomes. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the 2016 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) taking place in Mexico to participate in the discussions about the future of the Internet. Project details, results and outcomes will be shared on the FIRE Africa website, theInternet Society website, with the AFRINIC community and global RIR community, on social media and on the Seed Alliance partners' websites for the benefit of the Internet as a whole. Grant Recipients are encouraged to share “behind the scenes” lessons learned during the project cycle as well as make them selves available for interviews and other promotional activities around the dissemination of project results. Who should apply? Public and private sector organisations working on Internet development, security, access or governance are encouraged to apply. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Individual ISOC members are welcome to apply through their ISOC Chapter. Only those organizations that are located in the African and Indian Ocean region (as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region) may apply. Eligibility criteria Applications accepted for full review will be assessed based on the following criteria. FIRE Africa reserves the right to decide to partially fund a project. The project proposal: Is aligned with the specific Grant's purpose and scope. Has a clearly demonstrated benefit for the community. Has cleary objectives and well structured methodology. Must be managed by organisations based in the Africa or Indian Ocean region (as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region) with funds allocated to be invested within this region. Shows demonstrated capacity to manage funds, conduct project activities and document outcomes effectively, within the specified budget and time limits. Is submitted by a public or private sector organizations, university, or research and development institutions or non-government organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Has potential for growth or further development and has demonstrated scalability. Outlines engagement within the community relevant to the project proposed. Has an innovative approach to addressing issues that that have been clearly identified and defined as part of the proposal. Has a relationship with other existing projects at a regional/global level Provides a realistic budget and time frame proposal. Please note that administrative overheads will not be funded. Project proposals that exceed the maximum Grant amount and timeline must specify where the additional funds will be obtained to bring the project to completion. Key dates for 2016 Key dates for 2016 Grants applications open 31 March 2016 Grants applications close 31 May Selection process June Due diligence review and contracts July - August Announcement of successful application/s September Further Information Check out our tips for a successful Grant submission Read the FIRE Africa FAQs Take a look at the FIRE Africa Workshop Videos - some may help you to prepare a better Grant proposal. Contact the FIRE Africa Team at fireprogram@afrinic.net if you have any questions about your application. === http://www.fireafrica.org/fire-africa-scale-up-grants FIRE AFRICA Scale Up Grants The FIRE Africa Scale Up Grants will provide three Grants of up to US$30,000 each for three existing successful projects to scale up activities and move to the next level of their cycle. This Grant is for scale up projects that will be implemented within the next 12 -16 months. Projects that have benefited from previous FIRE Grants or Awards are encouraged to apply. Selected projects will benefit from a series of institutional strengthening and capacity building activities aimed at providing the knowledge, tools and contacts needed to further advance successful initiatives. Apply Now Projects must be aligned with one of the following categories: 2016 funding categories - Technical Innovation Innovative projects that use technical concepts and solutions related to Internet development, security and access. This category includes innovation in materials, devices, standards for software and content and delivery. - Community Development Innovative projects that use technical concepts to solve the unique problems faced by communities throughout Africa. Projects should have a specific focus on a particular group or sector of society. - Governance Enhancement Innovative projects that address Internet governance and Internet policy issues including privacy, online freedoms, data retention and access. - Education Innovative projects that use ICT to solve specific educational issues throughout the region, including bringing access to education to isolated communities and marginalised groups in society, combatting educational professional shortages and innovation on information dissemination. Grant proposals should provide clear and concrete information about the proposed scale up activities so the evaluation committee can properly assess it. Innovation and development should be an integral part of all project proposals received during the application process. Requirements There is a strong emphasis on the documentation of impact and knowledge sharing through papers, videos, and other communication materials. Successful applicants must include realistic project time frames, a detailed budget and a clear communication strategy that details plans for dissemination of project outcomes. Project details, results and outcomes will be shared on the FIRE Africa website, the Internet Society website, with the AFRINIC community and global RIR community, on social media and on the Seed Alliance partners' websites for the benefit of the Internet as a whole. Grant Recipients are encouraged to share “behind the scenes” lessons learned during the project cycle as well as make them selves available for interviews and other promotional activities around the dissemination of project results. Who should apply for a FIRE Grant? Project proposals from African-based public or private sector organizations, university, or research and development institutions and non-government organizations will be considered. Individuals are not eligible. All applications must be aligned with the specific Grant's objectives, eligibility criteria, and administrative guidelines. Applications will only be accepted if the project is based in the Africa or Indian Ocean region as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region. FIRE Africa actively encourages Francophone, Lusophone, female-led projects, projects originating in post-conflict countries, and projects that support isolated communities. We also encourage projects that use technology to address the specific challenges faced by women and girls, disabled people or marginalised groups. Eligibility criteria Applications accepted for full review will be assessed based on the following criteria. FIRE Africa reserves the right to decide to partially fund a project. The project proposal: Is aligned with the specific Grant's purpose and scope. Has a clearly demonstrated benefit for the community. Has clearly objectives and well structured methodology. Must be managed by organisations based in the Africa or Indian Ocean region (as defined by the AFRINIC Service Region) with funds allocated to be invested within this region. Shows demonstrated capacity to manage funds, conduct project activities and document outcomes effectively, within the specified budget and time limits. Is submitted by a public or private sector organizations, university, or research and development institutions or non-government organizations. Individuals are not eligible to apply. Has potential for growth or further development and has demonstrated scalability. Outlines engagement within the community relevant to the project proposed. Has an innovative approach to addressing issues that that have been clearly identified and defined as part of the proposal. Has a relationship with other existing projects at a regional/global level Provides a realistic budget and time frame proposal. Please note that administrative overheads will not be funded. Project proposals that exceed the maximum Grant amount and timeline must specify where the additional funds will be obtained to bring the project to completion. Key dates for 2016 Grants applications open 31 March 2016 Grants applications close 31 May 2016 Selection process June Due diligence review and contracts July - August Announcement of successful application/s September Further Information Check out our tips for a successful Grant submission Read the FIRE Africa FAQs Take a look at the FIRE Africa Workshop Videos - some may help you to prepare a better Grant proposal. Contact the FIRE Africa Team at fireprogram@afrinic.net if you have any questions about your application.