Facebook grants grants to creators of useful communities

Facebook launches a grant program for FB-groups that benefit from   opinion of social networks

How many give

5 communities and   their   creators will receive grants in   $ 1 million for   brother. Another hundred groups will receive smaller grants   - on   50 thousand dollars for   group. Naturally, all money must be   community development. For participation in   program must submit an application on the website of the program .

How to choose

Clear criteria are not present, and   means that everyone can try. Fortunately, the concept of " utility " may differ in   depending on   rights. " We   looking for communities that matter to people   them, "   " Said Jennifer Dalski, the head of the Facebook department responsible for   group and   community. In this case, the geographical location is not   affect the   selection criteria   - claim for   a grant can be   all over the world. A   The selection of winners will be independent experts and   Facebook employees with the support of regional representatives of the social network.

Source: TechCrunch