[Linux-aus] Grant Application: Partial Akademy speaker travel

[Ben Martin]

Sorry to those on the list who get this message & see the thread again,
but because the 2 week discussion period is coming to an end on the 16th
I thought I'd stimulate any discussion (or support ;) that might happen
about the application now rather than after the 2 weeks is over.

As I applied last year for funding in order to present at OLS, I imagine
that many of the folks who would comment have already done so in
response to my original attempt for travel assistance. The issues are
largely the same, and the rationale for me attending, and the possible
benefit to the community. The benefits this time around extend to closer
collaboration at the idea and RDF level between libferris and KDE4
technologies.

Thanks to those who voiced support for my past application :). At the
end of the day, last time the application was rejected because it was a
lot of money for full support and it was not seen that there was a
benefit to the Linux Australia community commensurate with that outlay.

This time around I am only seeking a small fraction of the overall cost
which might help the application succeed. 


On Sat, 2008-07-12 at 00:45 +1000, Ben Martin wrote:
> Date: 12 July 2008
> 
> Project Name: 20% Akademy speaker travel
> 
> Aim of Project:
> To give a 30 minute talk at Akademy 2008 and discuss desktop search and
> indexing with KDE4 developers for idea sharing and mutual benefit.
> (discussing my project, libferris with the Strigi developers etc).
> 
> Person Responsible for Request:
> Ben Martin
> 
> Request:
> Firstly, I have a pending request with the Linux Foundation for travel
> funding to cover the lot. If that happens then I'll void this
> application immediately. I am applying here before they have given a
> formal response to my request because the event itself is early next
> month so time is a large factor. The event starts on the 9th next month.
> 
> I have been accepted to talk at Akademy. If Linux Foundation does not
> offer funding the KDE e.V. board has offered to cover 80% of my travel
> and accommodation. The grant request is to see if Linux Australia are
> willing to cover the other 20%. The last time I checked the return
> airfare was about $3000 and if I get forced out of the hostels because
> they are all booked then I might be up for 60 Euro / day for
> accommodation. So the 20% would be roughly $600 for flight and $160 for
> accom making a:
> 
> TOTAL: $760.
> 
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