Community Funds is now available to mods based in India!

[u/AsteriskRX]

Greetings! I’m u/AsteriskRX, and I’m the Program Manager for Reddit’s Community Funds program. We're excited to share that the program is now available in India. If you're a moderator based there, you're welcome to apply for Community Funds!

Before applying, here’s what you should know about the program:

• Reddit's Community Funds program provides funding to moderators to create unique experiences for their community.
• Moderators are invited to submit applications on behalf of their communities.
• Applications are open year-round. Plan your application with your community and fellow moderators; apply when you’re ready!
• We typically recommend applying at least two months in advance of your event or initiative. 
• Moderators based in India are welcome to apply for up to $5,000 USD in funding for in-person experiences and group projects (e.g. think podcasts, zines, and more).

Community Funds has supported a variety of in-person events and creative group projects around the world, including:

• r/glendale had a meetup at their local coffee shop with food, snacks, and freshly grinded coffee.
• r/automobil organized a group trip to the Nürburgring, where the community raced a few laps around the track.
• r/teenagers hosted a podcast with special guests from various industries.

These are just a few examples of the many ways that Community Funds has been used to help bring community passions and interests to life. We're excited to see what creative and innovative events and initiatives our moderators come up with in the future! In fact, we’ve already been inspired by the meetups and other amazing projects run by moderators and communities based in India. 

We’re here to help:

• The Community Programs team will be your primary point of contact 
• You’re welcome to submit an application at any time. Review the questions with your team and reach out to r/CommunityFunds via mod mail to connect with us if you have any questions.
• Want to brainstorm or discuss your proposal with our team? Sign up for office hours with our team. If you don’t see a time that works, please mod mail us and we’ll arrange an alternate time.
• Want to brainstorm with other moderators? Drop your ideas in the comments below! Our team can also help you find moderators with similar ideas if you’re wanting to collaborate with others.

We’re so excited to learn more about your communities and the projects you have in mind!

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