Editing NodeGrant (section)

=== What is a fundable project? ===

1) ''It's interesting.'' Take a look at [http://baltimorenode.org our blog], the [[Event_Proposals]] page, or the [[Project_Proposals]] page to get an idea of the kind of things we think are interesting. Also take a look at [http://www.instructables.com/], [http://www.media.mit.edu/research/groups-projects], [http://www.generatorx.no/category/generative-art/], [http://eyebeam.org/], or [http://www.sparkfun.com] for more interesting things.

2) ''You've got a plan.'' We're giving the money based on budget and need, so you have an idea of what it's going to require in terms of parts, tools, people, and time. We want to support people doing things, not thinking about doing things or just throwing out interesting ideas for things (although brainstorming is an important part of the ideation process).

3) ''It's open.'' We're interested in how it works out, so tell us about it! Ideally this will look like an [http://www.instructables.com Instructable], some blog posts, a whole bunch of pictures in [http://www.flickr.com/groups/1127918@N24/ our Flickr pool], and a presentation at an [[OpenHack]] or a workshop to help other people do what you did (or maybe the project ''is'' a workshop, whatever).

At the very least you'll tell us what you did so we can talk about it. The easiest way to make sure your work is documented would be to...

4) ''Uses the workshop.'' We've got tools, benches and space for you to keep your stuff. If you're a member with a key, you're all set. If you aren't, get in touch with the members on [http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion/ the mailing list] to figure out when people will be in the space and stop by then.

5) ''Gets other people interested.'' The best and most popular projects (i.e., the one's that get funding) will be those that get the most people involved or are simply so awesome that we can't not support them. Show some passion, tell a compelling story, come to an Open Hack and get people so excited about it they beg you to let them help you.