Dear Listers, The Kenya ICT Board is pleased to announce the launch a Local Content and Software Applications Grant. A call for proposals was advertised this morning. Successful applicants will receive grants of up to US$ 50,000 for firms and US$ 10,000 for individuals. All Tandaa Participants are encouraged to submit proposals for consideration for the Local Content and Software Applications Grant. There are two grant opportunities. They include: 1. Government Information Portal This Grant Component will support the development of the existing Government information portal (www.information.go.ke) developed by the Ministry of Information and Communication. There is increased demand for the development of web and mobile based information services that provide Government agencies and the public with readily accessible and transparent content and data. The grant will be utilized for developing: a) Specific content and applications b) Innovative new content and applications c) Urban and rural community based applications 2. Private sector content and applications including SMS and IVR and e-Services This Grants Component will support the development, roll out and scale-up of content and applications including SMS/IVR and e-Services. The purpose of this grant is to support individuals and firms to develop innovative communications and information applications that utilize web and mobile technologies. This grant is open to firms and individuals in the private sector who are interested in developing applications that would be of benefit to the general public or improve the delivery of existing services. The grant will cover the expenses for service and content development as well as awareness building. Grant Amount The grant will be limited to a maximum of USD 50,000 for firms and USD 10,000 for individuals. The single currency for price conversions is Kenya Shillings, the source of official selling rates is Central Bank of Kenya and the date of exchange rates is the date of Call for Proposals advertisement. Application Forms * Online Application Forms for Firms <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form040946701/form_login.html> * Online Application Forms for Individuals <https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form457837001/form_login.html> Questions? For more information: * Visit: www.ict.go.ke * Send an email to: grants@ict.go.ke * Call us on: 020 2394244 All the best! Regards, Kenya ICT Board Local Content Grants Team Lucy Gachui Odhiambo, Communications Manager Kenya ICT Board PO Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers , Kenyatta Avenue Entrance Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 737 839 047 Fax: +254 20 2211962 website: www.ict.go.ke Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT, through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for socio economic enrichment