{"id":77990,"date":"2026-04-16T18:55:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/?p=77990"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:02:01","slug":"call-for-proposals-regional-events-celebrating-ccs-25th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/2026\/04\/16\/call-for-proposals-regional-events-celebrating-ccs-25th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Proposals: Regional Events Celebrating CC\u2019s 25th Anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering is a vital part of relationship building among and across movements, and we know we have supporters around the globe excited to get more involved in our work. Creative Commons has chapters around the world\u2014communities of practice in a wide variety of topics from science and culture to open source\u2014who are best suited to host local events that meet the contexts and needs of their communities and provide opportunities for in-person engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to announce the launch of a small fund for two to three regional events in 2026 to amplify the contributions of CC communities over the last 25 years and showcase the amazing networks of open advocates around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events could include panels from experts and open access organizations in your region, workshops on how to CC license your work, discussions on current events and the challenges facing our movement, and more. Organizers may want to work with local organizations, open advocates, cultural spaces, and artists to host a series of connected activities or even a multi-day event. It may even be wise to collaborate with other local events where open advocates will already be attending to add on your own gathering. For inspiration, read about the recent\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/2026\/02\/10\/semana-de-la-cultura-libre-with-cc-uruguay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CC Uruguay event<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding is limited. We invite CC communities globally to express interest, and we are especially interested in proposals from communities based in\u00a0 Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Selection Criteria<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizers must demonstrate:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An existing, engaged audience in the region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A documented track record of hosting similar events<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to venues that can host at low cost or free of charge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of open advocacy in the region, with key accomplishments that can be highlighted and shared<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A location that is reasonably accessible to others in the region (e.g., a central hub with a major airport)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional (nice to have):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established involvement in the CC community through legacy network structures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What Selected Events Receive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two to three\u00a0 proposals will be selected to receive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to <\/span><b>$5,000 USD\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizational support and visibility as part of Creative Commons\u2019 25th anniversary programming<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>How to Apply<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please email <\/span><b>community@creativecommons.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a brief written proposal attached as a PDF that includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your organizing team and their bios<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proposed location and venue(s)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your target audience and expected reach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A short description of the event format and goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An outline of how you intend to incorporate CC 25th anniversary celebrations into your event<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A draft budget for the event indicating where funds are needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any relevant past events or open advocacy work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Deadline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> May 31, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selections will be made by July 1. We\u2019re excited to support community-driven regional gatherings that strengthen the open movement and build lasting local and regional connections. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:community@creativecommons.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">community@creativecommons.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While hosting an event takes a team of established Open practitioners, there are also ways for individuals, newcomers, and more to get involved in smaller ways by attending events, participating in discussions, and spreading the word about CC\u2019s work. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/25th-anniversary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about all the ways you can participate in our celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gathering is a vital part of relationship building among and across movements, and we know we have supporters around the globe excited to get more involved in our work. 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