[okfn-coord] att: funding gang: knight foundation competition

Thu Jun 18 15:03:33 UTC 2009

This looks interesting but it does seem to be entirely US focused (all
the winners are doing US projects). Do they consider EU based entries?

Rufus

2009/6/18 paula le dieu <paula at ledieu.org>:
> Hiya,
>
> I thought this might be an interesting one to keep in mind:
>
> http://newschallenge.org/news/news-experiments-to-help-transform-community-life
>
> Applications open for the next round on Sept 1 2009.
>
> -----
>
> Getting the news and information we need to improve our communities is more
> important than ever. Send us your project. We seek innovations that use new
> or available technology to distribute content in local communities. Take
> part in the $5 million annual Knight News Challenge contest. Anybody
> worldwide can apply.
>
> There are three rules to follow to apply to the 2010 Knight News Challenge:
>
> Use digital, open-source technology.
> Distribute news in the public interest.
> Test your project in a local community.
>
> This years' winners -

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