Public Access & CTC Grants
In 2008, Deproduction was the recipient of a Knight News Challenge
award aimed at a long-term goal of helping Public Access TV stations
and Community Technology Centers better cooperate as a nation-wide
user-driven network. At the core of this grant is the collection and
implementation of a set of open-source tools developed by DOM and
others aimed at expanding the role of the community and streamlining
much of the workload of a Public Access station or CTC.
Throughout 2008, Deproduction will continue updating and developing the
various Drupal modules used in the User-Automated operation of Denver
Open Media, while integrating them with other Drupal modules developed
by our partners across the Public Access community.
By early 2009, Deproduction will make these tools available via
Drupal.org for Public Access stations and CTCs to implement. For those
organizations requiring support, Deproduction will select a group of
beta-test sites to receive comprehensive consulting, implementation,
and training services. Organizations interested in applying to be one
of the initial test-sites can complete our application form beginning
July 9, 2008.
Throughout 2009, our team will continue development and integration of these tools as they are tested in various environments, working with other development efforts to have a complete Drupal Public Access/CTC install profile ready for widespread use by the end of 2009. By mid 2010, we will have contributed to the development of a Public Access file exchange system that will enable all participating organizations to leverage the thousands of hours of content produced every day across the Public Access/CTC community.
Applications to receive full-service implementation, training, and development services from Deproduction will open from July 9, through Nov 9, 2008. Some early applicants and our feedback can be seen at the Open Media Drupal Group.