From: "David A. Black" <dblack@...>
Date: 2004-12-02T22:06:42+09:00
Subject: [ANN] Ruby Central, Inc. Codefest Grant Program

         Ruby Central, Inc. is pleased to announce its first...


                      Ruby Codefest Grant Program


The goal of this program is to provide support for local and regional
groups of Ruby programmers who wish to organize a "codefest" at which
they produce a working version of a specific Ruby library.  By
supporting these activities, we hope to contribute to both the
quantity and quality of code for Ruby programmers everywhere.  

A total of up to $1500(US) will be awarded, with a $500 maximum per
group.  Grants will be awarded based on a ranking of applications by a
panel of Ruby experts, including:

    Matz
    Hal Fulton
    Lyle Johnson
    Nathaniel Talbott
    Dave Thomas
    Jim Weirich
    why the lucky stiff


The groups applying do not have to be existing Ruby users' groups.
They may be constituted for the purpose of the grant program.  

You can apply on behalf of your group at:

  http://www.rubycentral.org/grant/application.html

The application deadline is January 15, 2005.  Decisions will be
announced by March 1, 2005.  

The application form includes detailed rules and guidelines.  If you
have questions that are not answered there, please contact us
directly.  

Thanks for your interest!


David Black
Chad Fowler
Rich Kilmer

for Ruby Central, Inc.