Hi again, Today the Open Data Institute (ODI) launched an invitation to tender for a share of a stimulus fund.
OSM UK has provided some early thinking / feedback in the development of this and we are pleased to see OpenStreetMap so prominent within the tender (especially given all the current buzz around the OS opening up more data). Please share with your local authorities (i.e. the audience) and highlight the benefit that OpenStreetMap can bring. You will note the reference to a “Mapper in Residence” project as one of the potential projects. This links nicely with the UK Talent Directory I just emailed about. If this is of interest to you then please let me know by signing up to the UK Talent Directory: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDIsIHmQSDWae4_pUUmMy45gPYtsdcpMcTDqLTx7w6Ze3vNw/viewform STIMULUS FUND: Link: https://theodi.org/article/invitation-to-tender-local-government-open-geospatial-data-stimulus-fund/ # Aim The purpose of the fund is to grow the public sector’s understanding of how to collect, publish and use open geospatial data, with a specific focus on collaborative approaches. # Audience UK upper tier and lower tied local authorities, in partnership with local or national OpenStreetMap communities or chapters, local open data groups, or civil society groups. # Example activities The types of activities the ODI are looking to fund include: - Projects that might help to demonstrate the onward benefits of the Open MasterMap, e.g. by highlighting the types of derived data that will be easier to release, or through use of infrastructure such as the OS Open Zoomstack trial - Collaborative projects that enable local government GIS, planning and other service delivery teams to learn more about OpenStreetmap and how it could support local service delivery, e.g. via a “Mapper in Residence” project - Projects to import openly licensed geospatial data into OpenStreetMap or similar platforms, that can be easily extended into other local areas of the country - Community based mapping activities, e.g. using services like Wheelmap in a mapathon, to help enrich collaboratively maintained maps with information that might inform local policy development - Creation of guides and tools to enable local businesses and communities to more easily contribute to their local maps # Value Up to 4 awards, ranging from £15-25k depending on the number of awards Thanks, *Rob*
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