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-Mozilla relies on [[MOSS/Foundational_Technology/Projects_We_Use|a number of open source and free software projects]]. In some cases the software produced by these projects is incorporated into Mozilla products.  In other cases we rely on as part of our infrastructure or to get our jobs done. The Foundational Technology track is open to projects which Mozilla uses or relies on, and who are in need of funds.
+Mozilla currently relies on [[MOSS/Foundational_Technology/Projects_We_Use|a number of open source and free software projects]]. In some cases the software produced by these projects is incorporated into Mozilla products. In other cases we run it as part of our infrastructure, or Mozillians use it to get their jobs done. The Foundational Technology track is open to such projects who are in need of funds.
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 The minimum award for the Foundational Technology track is $10,000, and the maximum is $250,000.
-==Selection Committee==
+==Mozilla Champions==
-We have formed a selection committee of 7 participants, as follows:
+Applications need to be jointly submitted by the project and a Mozilla Champion. A Champion is an established member of the Mozilla community who knows the project concerned. Being a champion means you believe in the project and its impact.  You believe that funds from a MOSS Award would make a meaningful difference in the success and effectiveness of the project. You believe the range of funds requested in the Award proposal is appropriate. And you believe that the project and/or the task fit the award criteria for the track you are applying for.
-* '''Current Committed Mozillians''' - they bring a good working knowledge of Mozilla's day-to-day activities and how various open source projects are used.
+A champion does a few different things:
-** [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/bkerensa/ Benjamin Kerensa]
-** [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/laura/ Laura Thomson]
-** [https://mozillians.org/en-US/u/dougt/ Doug Turner]
-* '''Senior Mozilla Alumni''' - they are no longer actively involved with Mozilla on a day-to-day basis but have a deep understanding of our project and a different/outside perspective.
+* sponsors the project’s award proposal (it is akin to vouching for someone);
-** [http://stormyscorner.com/ Stormy Peters]
+* serves as the liaison between that project and Mozilla with regard to the award;
-** [http://shaver.off.net/diary/ Mike Shaver]
+* reviews the effectiveness of the award funds after an agreed upon period, to help Mozilla improve the effectiveness and impact of the MOSS program.
-* '''Other Open Source Experts''' - they bring knowledge of the role of different projects within the open source ecosystem.
+This review process might involve answering a set of standard assessment questions at the mid-point and at the end of the award period, and giving your written opinion of the overall success of the award. The time commitment should not be massive, but it will require thoughtfulness and honesty.
-** [http://www.rcbowen.com/ Rich Bowen]
-** [https://www.cmu.edu/silicon-valley/faculty-staff/wasserman-tony.html Tony Wasserman]
 ==How To Apply==
-The application form is [https://docs.google.com/a/mozilla.com/forms/d/1Pa5IsuhT6vMUfg0HUXxr7SzrSwq5fpiZfZIJVPxN1Mc/viewform here]. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
+The application form is [https://mozilla.fluxx.io/apply/MOSS here]. For application deadline information, see the [[MOSS|main page]].
+If you need help completing your application, see the list of mentors on the [[MOSS|main page]]. If you are looking for a good example, you can read the successful applications from [[Media:Django-application.odt|Django]] and [[Media:Mercurial.odt|Mercurial]].
+==FAQs==
+;What if my project doesn’t have a legal organizational home?  I see this is disfavoured, and exceptional circumstances are required. What might count as "exceptional"?
+: You tell us. If a project doesn't have a legal organizational home, we will be handing a large sum of money to an individual with only limited accountability. This means a higher level of complexity and risk. So you need to describe why it's reasonable and important for us to accept that additional risk. We will listen because Mozilla is a pretty flexible organization, but we can’t promise the result will be as you hope.
+;What about tax?
+: Recipients are responsible to determine the tax implications of receiving an award, based on their respective countries’ tax laws and compliance requirements. Amounts applied for should be sized such that any tax or other liability that will be incurred is accounted for. Mozilla reserves the right to use different payment mechanisms or tax characterisations for different awards in the MOSS program based on a number of factors specific to the award.