Next deadline: Nov. 17, 2028

Breakout Program

Project information

Project name: *

What is your name? *

We will use this name when we communicate with you about your proposal.

What email address should we use to contact you? *

We will use this email address to communicate with you about your proposal.

Tell us about the organization or community you represent: *

Project proposal

Write a project brief *

Summarize your project, including its goals and relevance to the Breakout Program’s objectives (500 words). https://splintercon.net/breakout/

Describe the project timeline and tasks: *

Provide a detailed timeline, outlining the major tasks, stages, and outcomes you expect to achieve (1,000 words). Projects are expected to run between 3 – 6 months.

Describe the project budget: *

Explain how you plan to allocate the seed funding, breaking down key expenses.

Describe potential risks associated with your project: *

Describe potential risks associated with your project and outline strategies to mitigate them (500 words).

Who will benefit from this project? *

Explain who will benefit from your project and how. Discuss the broader implications for communication in restricted or adversarial networks (1,000 words).

Post-Breakout Plan *

Detail your vision for the project after the period of support, including plans for further development, deployment, or scaling.

Project team

Tell us about the person, organization (team) submitting the application: *

Add a link to the project website and provide information about any previously completed projects, if applicable. Share details about the project team or your expertise if you are representing the project personally. A history of participation in similar programs, where relevant, would assist the review committee in determining the strength of your application.

Additional information

Place for any extra comments and ideas:

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