1 Thank you for contributing to the GNOME Project! 
   2 Events are very important for the GNOME community to continue growing and 
   3 advancing our mission of creating free software that everyone can use. 
   4 We're glad you would like to attend one!
   5 
   6 To find information on who can apply for travel sponsorship and what costs are covered, please visit: 
   7 https://wiki.gnome.org/Travel/
   8 
   9 Submit this completed form by email to travel-committee@gnome.org.
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  11 ******************** * APPLICATION FORM * ********************
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  13 Application information
  14 First name:
  15 Family name:
  16 Employment or project affiliation (if any):
  17 Foundation membership status: (member / non-member)
  18 Event information
  19 Event name:
  20 Your role at the event:
  21 Start date of event:
  22 End date of event:
  23 Date of arrival:
  24 Date of departure:
  25 Travelling from:
  26 Returning to:
  27 Statement of interest (up to 150 words):
  28 We need to decide how to spend a limited amount of money in a way that maximizes the benefit to the GNOME Project. 
  29 This shouldn’t discourage you from applying, but please give us the information we need to make good decisions. 
  30 Here are some tips for how to write a good statement: 
  31 * Tell us how many years you have used or contributed to GNOME and
  32 any contributions that are especially relevant to the event.
  33 
  34 * Tell us what your GNOME-related plans are for the next year, and
  35 how attending the event will help.
  36 
  37 * If you're new to the community and there is someone who knows your
  38 contributions to GNOME well, and would put in a good word for you, feel free to mention them.
  39 
  40 * Please also let us know how difficult it would be for you to attend without sponsorship. 
  41 Honestly assess your level of financial need. 
  42 This is not easy, but it plays an important role in our decision-making process.
  43 
  44 Example statement: 
  45 "I would like to attend GUADEC as a contributor to GNOME Video Chat, which is a new app on the GNOME desktop.
  46 The community around GNOME Video Chat is flourishing, and as a new contributor from this year, 
  47 this will be the first time that I get to meet my fellow contributors in person. 
  48 As well, I believe it's important to get GNOME Video Chat in the spotlight of the community, and 
  49 take advantage of the informal contacts with users that happen at a conference. 
  50 I would also like to get involved in the engagement team sessions. 
  51 I would technically be able to attend the conference without sponsorship, 
  52 but it's a steep expense to cover personally, and I would likely not attend."
  53 
  54 Sponsorship request
  55 Estimated travel costs:
  56 (Attach a screenshot or PDF of your flight search.)
  57 Estimated lodging costs:
  58 (If applicable, attach a screenshot or PDF of your lodging search.)
  59 Visa application costs:
  60 Total costs (this is the total amount you will spend on
  61 sponsorable activities):
  62 Own contribution (this is how much you are able to put towards
  63 the costs, if any):
  64 Requested sponsorship total (total costs minus own contribution; this is
  65 the amount you would like covered by the GNOME Foundation):
  66 Any notes about your requested amount that you would like us to consider: (optional)
  67 Additional financial assistance:
  68 Regular travel sponsorship does not cover meals and other expenses,
  69 but we have a limited number of financial assistance packages that cover meals and incidental expenses. 
  70 Applicants can request one if it would be a financial hardship for them to attend the event without it.
  71 
  72 [ ] Check this box if you need a financial assistance package. (If you
  73 check this box, put 0 for "own contribution".)
  74 Please include any information that would help us make a good decision about awarding you a financial assistance package:
  75 
  76 Please check the boxes to indicate your understanding of the conditions
  77 [ ] The GNOME Foundation will not reimburse, compensate
  78 or indemnify any risk, expense or liability not explicitly identified and agreed to in the sponsorship agreement. 
  79 Any additional costs you incur or damages you suffer, even unforseen ones, will not be borne by the GNOME Foundation.
  80 You are not covered by any insurance policy held by the GNOME Foundation.
  81 You are not an employee of the GNOME Foundation.
  82 
  83 [ ] The GNOME Foundation reserves the right to use information about the
  84 sponsorship publicly and use it in any advertisements or promotional reasons seen fit by the GNOME Foundation.
  85 
  86 [ ] You have read and agree to the conditions of the GNOME Project Travel
  87 Sponsorship Policy at https://wiki.gnome.org/Travel/, including the requirement to write a report about the event.