[sheffield-coops] Fwd: sheffield.coop Destination Local Application

[Chris Croome]

Hi

Just to let you know that the Nesta funding we applied for to develop
sheffield.coop hasn't come through, however we are not dependent on this
funding and shall continue to develop the site and promote co-operatives
in Sheffield.

All the best

Chris

> Re: Destination Local application 777
> 
> Thank you for applying to the Destination Local programme.
> 
> We received 165 applications and it’s clear from all the applications
> received that a lot of thought and hard work has gone into the
> proposals.  Unfortunately we cannot fund everyone and on this occasion
> we are unable to fund your proposal.
> 
> The 10 proposals that receive funding were selected by an external
> panel based on the criteria published on the Nesta website.  This
> included:
> 
> - use of mobile technology
> - community engagement 
> - evidence of demand
> - business model   
> 
> The panel also looked to support projects that would complement each
> other and provide a portfolio of learning for the wider sector.  The
> 10 selected projects focus on a range of issues and opportunities that
> hyperlocal media will face when developing the next generation of
> services. 
> 
> We will announce the 10 funded projects on 29 June and will share and
> publish learning as the programme develops.  We are also looking into
> ways to bring everyone together to meet and share their experiences of
> working in the sector. 
> 
> Thank you again for applying to the programme.