HI Maureen, I agree that this is the target group, and it is a good use of the money. It is just the process of how they are going about this, which I think is wrong. When they did it to balance the budget, they said it was a one time event, and they would let the others go through the method that the Committee had laid out. I see this is not the case and so was hoping to hear from others and wondering whether we should say anything Best, Judith _________________________________________________________________________ Judith Hellerstein, Founder & CEO Hellerstein & Associates 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, Washington DC 20008 Phone: (202) 362-5139 Skype ID: judithhellerstein Mobile/Whats app: +1202-333-6517 E-mail:Judith@jhellerstein.com Website:www.jhellerstein.com Linked In:www.linkedin.com/in/jhellerstein/ Opening Telecom & Technology Opportunities Worldwide On 7/17/24 4:49 PM, Maureen Hilyard wrote:
The current grant process is only for this pilot version and for the $10 million that was set aside for this pilot. The Board will be looking at how they can use some of the remaining funds. I see that it will be viewed the same as when they took some of the funds to cover a contribution to ICANN's reserve or contingency fund (?) They'll take it anyway - because they can.
Personally, having been on the Auction proceeds group and the GGP which stated that if there were more funds needed for applicant support than was originally proposed (and going by the amount set aside last time - this was $2 million) then it was up to ICANN to find that extra money. So, they will need to find it from somewhere - and from my POV, the use of auction proceeds for applicant support would mean it would at least be going to those in under-developed and underserved regions who are the priority group for applicant support, and they were the target group for the auction proceeds group as well.
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On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 10:31 AM Judith Hellerstein via OFB-WG <ofb-wg@icann.org> wrote:
Dear All,
Just saw this blog by Tristi Sinha out about the use of the Auction Proceeds money to fund some of the funds needed for applicant support program. I do not remember us discussing this wondering what others thought of this use. I thought now that the grants are being put out that al of them have to go through the official grant process
https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-applicant-... <https://www.icann.org/en/blogs/details/icann-board-seeks-input-on-applicant-...>
Best,
Judith
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