Any active Indian language Wikimedian can apply for this support to purchase required IT accessories and gadgets like computer accessories, voice recorders, mics etc., which would aid in further enhancing their contribution to the free and open knowledge content across Wikimedia platforms. Interested applicants are requested to go through the following guidelines before making an application:
Only Indian citizens are eligible for this allowance.
Please sign in to your Wikimedia account to post your request.
The applicant should have completed 10,000 global edits, of which at least 2000 edits should have been completed in the three months prior to the application.
The applicant will receive this allowance only once in their lifetime.
The applicant should first seek the support of his/her respective Wikimedia on the respective project village pump. At least 5 active community members should support the Applicant’s request. The Applicant may then place a request for the IT allowance section of the CIS-A2K request page with a link to the discussion on the village pump.
The request must be submitted at least 20 days in advance. CIS-A2K needs a minimum of 15 working days to process the request.
Once approved, the successful recipient needs to sign an Agreement with CIS-A2K.
INR 10,000/- is the maximum amount of IT Allowance that could be provided.
The successful recipient should share their KYC details & documents (such as self-signed PAN & Masked Aaadhaar) along with Bank Account details with CIS over email for the official record.
Wikimedia Foundation employees or contractors or grantees and CIS contractors or staff will not be eligible for this support.
