Transmission Project now accepting proposals for capacity building projects

Apply now for capacity building support from the Transmission Project. Feedback provided for early applicants; final deadline March 15, 2010.

The Transmission Project amplifies the power of public media and technology. We place Digital Arts Service Corps members in support of capacity-building projects for organizations working to bring individuals and communities out of poverty through developing opportunities and resources necessary to contribute and participate fully in our economy and democracy.

We consider Public Media and Technology to include organizations and projects that use media and technologies to inform, educate, and encourage communities to act upon issues important to them. This broad definition includes broadcast media and technology (e.g. pubcasters, PEG, CTCs, etc.) and others working to encourage broadband adoption, increase community storytelling, facilitate institutional transparency or engage their community through innovative means.

Interested organizations are invited to submit proposals for capacity building projects. If accepted, the organization and the Transmission Project work together to recruit a Digital Arts Service Corps member to work with the organization for one year. With a successful placement, the Transmission Project provides approximately $20,000 for the member's living expenses, relocation and professional development, in addition to other non-cash support. The partnering organization contributes $4,000 and budgets $1,000 for the member to attend one national conference during their year of service and additional funds for living assistance.

Full eligibility guidelines and application are available at http://www.transmissionproject.org/apply