It is time again for the Knight News Challenge, a contest that funds ideas for using open source internet tools.
Funded by the Knight Foundation, the contest seeks to assist the development of internet news that serves a constituency of readers.
There are only four rules. Winning entries must: 1. Use or create digital, open-source technology; 2. Use news and information to serve the public interest; 3. Benefit at least one specific geographic community; 4. Be innovative.
The Live More Lightly Project entered an application last year, but was unsuccessful. This year, I will try to make the case that I [Victoria] am an internet griot or troubador who is delivering the message of personal responsibility for the environment. Changing the world, one personal action at a time.
The project has evolved since last year, but because I have received no funding, my progress has been slower than I hoped. I will post my application here for comment.
Live More Lightly Knight News Challenge Application — You still have time to vote for me.
I only asked for $5,000. because that would be enough to do the tour and really investigate the on-line streaming video concept. Unfortunately, I have been turned down again. I will keep on trying to get the needed funding to complete my project.
