Local Chapters/Applications
Applications of organisations to become Local Chapters of the OpenStreetMap Foundations are currently processed by the Local Chapters and Communities Working Group.
Open applications
Regional
| Applying for Local Chapter status in | Name of organisation | Local Chapter application documents | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | UMBRAOSM - União dos Mapeadores Brasileiros do Openstreetmap | UMBRAOSM - application docs | Active |
| Gambia | OpenStreetMap Gambia | OpenStreetMap Gambia - application docs | Active |
| Indonesia | Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia | Perkumpulan OpenStreetMap Indonesia - application docs | Active |
| Nigeria | Unique Mappers Network | Unique Mappers Network - application docs | Active |
| Windsor-Essex (Ontario, Canada) | Windsor Hackforge | Windsor-Essex (Ontario, Canada) - application docs | Active |
Topical
None
Closed applications. Reapplication possible.
| Applying for Local Chapter status in | Name of organisation | Local Chapter application documents | Status and GitLab ticket links* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uganda | OpenStreetMap Uganda | Uganda - application docs | Closed Restricted |
| Gambia | The Gambia YMCA Computer Training Center & Digital Studio | Gambia - application docs | Closed Restricted |
* Access to GitLab links: The OSMF Secretary and Board were initially processing the Local Chapter applications. Board tickets linked above have restricted access. Local Chapter applications are currently processed by the Local Chapters and Communities Working Group (LCCWG) and LCCWG tickets are public.
Expressed interest
Application documents not sent yet. Some expressions of interest were by individuals not representing an already established organisation.
| Applying for Local Chapter status in region | Name of organisation | Status and Board GitLab ticket links (accessible by the OSMF board only) | Year(s) of discussions** with OSMF people | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic or Lithuania and Latvia | 361 | 2020 | ||
| Eritrea | 359 | 2022 | ||
| India | 360 | 2020 | ||
| Sri Lanka | 362 | 2017, 2020, 2022 | ||
| Tanzania | Jordan University College YouthMappers chapter | 2023 | ||
| Not applicable (Thematic) | HOT | 193 | Became a Corporate Member |
**That Dorothea is aware of.
Other resources
Also see:
- About OSMF Local Chapters
- Process for Local Chapter applications and frequently asked questions
- Documents and information needed for applications
- Template agreement, which will be signed if the application gets approved
- Template for application page