Call for Proposals: IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee Project Funding in 2016: Deadline 15 August

The IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) is currently soliciting proposals for its 2016 funding opportunities. The IEEE HAC is tasked with supporting the IEEE Board-endorsed vision of IEEE volunteers around the world carrying out and/or supporting impactful humanitarian activities at the local level. HAC Events: HAC is currently soliciting proposals for the support of elements of events that are aligned with this vision. Support requested may include financial resources, publicity in HAC materials, content development - such as HAC assistance in determining session topics and/or potential speakers - HAC promotional materials, and/or other assistance. HAC seeks to support a range of elements of events across IEEE's regions worldwide. Please note: HAC will not sponsor entire conferences - rather, it will support elements of events, such as tracks, workshops, sessions, and so on, that are aligned with HAC's vision. The deadline is 15 September. Apply for HAC events funding (PDF, 123 KB) HAC Projects: HAC is currently soliciting proposals for humanitarian projects that are aligned with this vision. The committee will review proposals and grant awards between US$20,000 and US$100,000. Project activities to be funded by the grant must be completed by the end of calendar year 2016 to be considered. The deadline is 15 August. Apply for HAC projects funding (PDF, 237 KB) SIGHT Projects: The Special Interest Group on Humanitarian Technology (SIGHT) program is a network of IEEE volunteers around the globe that partner with underserved communities and local organizations to leverage technology for sustainable development. The SIGHT Steering Committee is currently soliciting proposals for SIGHT group project funding. The committee will review proposals and grant awards between US$500 and US$19,999. Project activities to be funded by the grant must be completed by the end of calendar year 2016 to be considered. The deadline is 15 August. Apply for SIGHT projects funding (PDF, 147 KB) View the SIGHT Toolkit to learn how to start a SIGHT group or how to operate your existing SIGHT group