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<p>Dear Listers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The Kenya ICT Board is pleased to announce the launch a Local Content and
Software Applications Grant. A call for proposals was advertised this morning.
Successful applicants will receive grants of up to US$ 50,000 for firms and US$
10,000 for individuals. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>All Tandaa Participants are encouraged to submit proposals for consideration
for the Local Content and Software Applications Grant.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>There are two grant opportunities. They include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style='color:#993300'>1. Government Information Portal</span></strong><b><span
style='color:#993300'><br>
</span></b>This Grant Component will support the development of the existing
Government information portal (<a href="http://www.information.go.ke">www.information.go.ke</a>)
developed by the Ministry of Information and Communication. There is increased
demand for the development of web and mobile based information services that
provide Government agencies and the public with readily accessible and
transparent content and data. The grant will be utilized for developing:<br>
<br>
a) Specific content and applications<br>
b) Innovative new content and applications<br>
c) Urban and rural community based applications<br>
<br>
<strong><span style='color:#993300'>2. Private sector content and applications
including SMS and IVR and e-Services</span></strong><b><span style='color:#993300'><br>
</span></b>This Grants Component will support the development, roll out and
scale-up of content and applications including SMS/IVR and e-Services. The
purpose of this grant is to support individuals and firms to develop innovative
communications and information applications that utilize web and mobile
technologies. This grant is open to firms and individuals in the private sector
who are interested in developing applications that would be of benefit to the
general public or improve the delivery of existing services. The grant will
cover the expenses for service and content development as well as awareness
building.<br>
<br>
<strong><span style='color:#993300'>Grant Amount</span></strong><br>
The grant will be limited to a maximum of USD 50,000 for firms and USD 10,000
for individuals. The single currency for price conversions is Kenya Shillings,
the source of official selling rates is Central Bank of Kenya and the date of
exchange rates is the date of Call for Proposals advertisement.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style='color:#993300'>Application Forms</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><a
href="https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form040946701/form_login.html"
target="_blank">Online Application Forms for Firms</a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><a
href="https://fs12.formsite.com/KenyaICTBoard/form457837001/form_login.html"
target="_blank">Online Application Forms for Individuals</a><o:p></o:p></li>
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<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><strong><span style='color:#993300'>Questions?</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style='color:black'>For more information:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Visit: <a href="http://www.ict.go.ke">www.ict.go.ke</a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Send an email to: <a
href="mailto:grants@ict.go.ke">grants@ict.go.ke</a><o:p></o:p></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Call us on: 020 2394244<o:p></o:p></li>
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<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>All the best!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Kenya ICT Board<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Local Content Grants Team<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"'>Lucy
Gachui Odhiambo, <br>
Communications Manager<br>
Kenya ICT Board<br>
PO Box 27150 - 00100<br>
Nairobi, Kenya<br>
<br>
12th Floor, Teleposta Towers , Kenyatta Avenue Entrance<br>
Tel +254 20 2089061, +254 737 839 047<br>
Fax: +254 20 2211962<br>
<br>
website: www.ict.go.ke<br>
<br>
Vision: Kenya becomes a top ten global ICT hub<br>
<br>
Mission: To champion and actively enable Kenya to adopt and exploit ICT,
through promotion of partnerships, investments and infrastructure growth for
socio economic enrichment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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