Grants:Knowledge Sharing

Resources for applicants

Learn more about Wikimedia Foundation Funds and available programs: Wikimedia Community Fund (General Support Fund, Rapid Fund and Conference Fund), Wikimedia Alliances Fund, Wikimedia Research Fund, and Movement Strategy Implementation Grants.

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Let's Connect - peer learning program

The program creates an open and safe learning space for any Wikimedian that is part of an organized group to share and/or learn different skills with other peers to add value and contribute collectively to the community.

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WikiLearn

A learning management platform that hosts self-guided and live courses developed by and for the Wikimedia community.

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Eligibility requirements

Learn more about the general eligibility requirements and required documents for Wikimedia Foundation Funds.

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Calendar

Wikimedia Foundation Funds Calendar

Timelines and important dates for the General Support Fund and Rapid Fund programs.

General Support Fund

Rapid Fund

Wikimedia Foundation Funds Calendar

Timelines and important dates for the Conference Fund and Wikimedia Alliances Fund.

Conference Fund

Wikimedia Alliances Fund

Application writing resources

My first application

Tutorial on how to navigate the Grantee Portal and write your first grant application.

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Recommendations for editing events, writing contents and content campaigns

Recommendations on how to develop a proposal for editing events, writing contents and content campaigns

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Recommendations for GLAM projects

Recommendations on how to develop a proposal for GLAM projects.

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Recommendations for education projects

Recommendations on how to develop a proposal for education projects.

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Recommendations for Public Policy Advocacy projects

Recommendations on how to develop a proposal for Public Policy Advocacy projects.

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Wikimedia movement affiliates portal

Important resources for Wikimedia chapters, thematic organisations, and user groups..

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Developing your theory of change and learning and evaluation plan

Video guide and exercise to think of your theory of change and evaluate your results in a way that can be more meaningful for your work and learning. Use this deck and jam board to work through the video-guide. Link to the Jamboard.

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Application forms and guides

General Support Fund (Wikimedia Community Fund)

Application forms and guides for General Support Fund (Wikimedia Community Fund). The application form, guide, and budget template are available in different languages.

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Rapid Fund

Application forms and guides for Rapid Fund (Wikimedia Community Fund). The application form, guide, and budget template are available in different languages.

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Wikimedia Alliances Fund

Application forms and guides for Wikimedia Alliances Fund. The application form, guide, and budget template are available in different languages.

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