Grants:Simple

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Simple Annual Plan Grants

Simple Annual Plan Grants fund a group or organization's programs and operating expenses for around 6–12 months. The Simple Annual Plan Grants program is accepting new applications, and current grantees will also be able to reapply for funding.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: We have updated our guidelines regarding organizing in-person events with Wikimedia Foundation grant funding.

Our new COVID-19 Risk Assessment protocol for in-person gatherings is designed to be sensitive to the constantly changing circumstances around this pandemic, and allow potential grantees and community members to assess their own ability to safely host events and activities.

If you are planning an in-person event plan to request funding, please follow the steps described in these guidelines before submitting a grant proposal. For current grants already in progress, please contact your program officer if you would like to include or change your activities to include in-person activities.

(effective September 10, 2020)

Annual Plan Grants are only for groups and organizations very closely aligned with Wikimedia’s mission that already have experience managing programs and grant funding.^[1]

New applications for Simple Annual Plan Grants are being accepted. Proposals are reviewed on 1 November and 1 May each year.^[2]

1. Prepare your application

Submit your request for application form Meet with staff and committee members to determine eligibility Prepare your application and budget, with support

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2. Submit your application

Committee recommendation takes 2–3 weeks^[3] Final approval takes 1 week^[4] Receiving funding takes 1–2 weeks

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Questions? Please email us at simplewikimedia.org

↑ If you are an individual or if you don't yet have experience with WMF grants, you should look at Project Grants.
↑ Returning applicants will also need to apply by 1 November or 1 May.
↑ Committee decision may take longer for grants submitted 1 November.
↑ Larger grants will take longer for final approval.

[1] If you are an individual or if you don't yet have experience with WMF grants, you should look at Project Grants.

[2] Returning applicants will also need to apply by 1 November or 1 May.

[3] Committee decision may take longer for grants submitted 1 November.

[4] Larger grants will take longer for final approval.

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