Grants
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Project grants (£5–250) or Partnership Funding (£250 and upwards) |
Volunteer grants
Wikimedia UK volunteer Project grants are ideal for small projects or events aimed at improving content, engagement, or access for one of the Wikimedia projects. Typically grants under this scheme have a ceiling of £250, however there is some flexibility and we are more than happy to discuss. More information as to what we can and cannot fund is available on the Project Grants page. We have also in the past supported scholarships to attend conferences and meetings.
Partnership funding
From time to time Wikimedia UK is able to find additional funding to part-fund (& very occasionally fully fund) larger or more long-term projects, such as a year-long workshop series, research project or small Wikimedian in Residence post. These are usually set up as a partnership with a group or an organisation, rather than an individual. More information is available on the Partnership Funding page.
Global Wikimedia grants
The Wikimedia Foundation offers grants at Grants:Start, in the first instance the WMF will expect your local chapter to be approached. If your project is global in nature or fits well within Foundation initiatives such as the Global South programme it may be worth discussing with WMF staff. For large inter-chapter initiatives (such as taking part in Wiki Loves Monuments) please approach Wikimedia UK first as there may already be plans and budget available, though you may find Grant Advisory Committee a useful source of international chapter contacts who would be happy to help with advising on your ideas.