<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div><p><strong style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Dear NCUC Members from the Europe Region,</span></strong></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">We, as <b>NCUC</b>, are excited to announce that the <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Community Regional Outreach Program (CROP)</span></strong> is offering
 travel funding for <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">one (1) NCUC member</span></strong> from the eligible<b> Europe region</b> to attend <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">ICANN84 in Dublin, Ireland , October 25-30, 2025</span></strong>.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the ICANN community, contribute to discussions, and strengthen NCUC’s presence at this important event.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">About CROP & Eligibility</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"><u></u><u></u></span></h3>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">The CROP program funds one NCUC member to attend an ICANN meeting <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">within their region</span></strong>. Learn more:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<li style="color:#313131"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvX0iP5Ozwe7C14DlRHIboA2HomrD76CJDO2M1F1pyY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">FY26 CROP Landing Page</a>
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<li style="color:#757575"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue""><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jx0jFi97v6NRE9eQcYQcomLq_3KbDDieHc0LdDJuseo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">FY26 CROP Procedures and Guidelines</a><u></u><u></u></span></li></ul>
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<p style="font-size:1rem"><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Who can apply?</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"><br>
Any NCUC member from the eligible <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Europe region</span></strong> (check eligibility here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14seX2l_Gq5rE97gbr38i1EuUbKRZ5GHl/view" target="_blank">Geographical Regions</a>).<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Expectations for the Selected Candidate</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"><u></u><u></u></span></h3>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">The chosen participant will be expected to:<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">  </span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji";color:#313131">✔</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Attend
 the full duration</span></strong> of ICANN84, especially sessions related to <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">NCUC and NCSG</span></strong>.<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji";color:#313131">✔</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Draft and share updates</span></strong> with the NCUC membership regarding
 the sessions attended.<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji";color:#313131">✔</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Participate in a post-meeting membership call</span></strong> to share key
 takeaways and insights from the event.  <u></u><u></u></span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">How to Apply</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"><u></u><u></u></span></h3>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Complete the application form
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxg1cS_ZMe7Udap53RNt6kWeWsr7GkDylYwx5eYoSOSDI0MQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109829281255469009487" target="_blank">
here</a>.<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Apple Color Emoji";color:#313131">⏳</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Deadline:</span></strong> 23:59 UTC/GMT on
<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Wednesday August 27, 2025</span></strong><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Important:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"> <strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">Replying to this email or posting on NCUC-DISCUSS does
 not count as an application.</span></strong><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Best of luck!</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#313131">Amin Hacha<br>
NCUC EC - Representing Europe</span></p><div>
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