Asking people to move to San Francisco for 3 months is just a tad bit crazy/expensive don't you think?
One might spend ~$5,000/mo for a short 3 month stay in San Francisco.
Why not organize accommodation for them as well? Renting a house for 3 months over a summer and dividing it by 3-4 grantees would be cheaper for both parties. And it would help manufacture some incredible collaboration as well imho.
There are a lot of people who manage to live in the bay area on far less than $7500/month. For example, it's very affordable to live in Oakland and commute in on BART.
Sure, I could spend my expertise living frugally in one of the world's most incredible cities... or the company I am helping out could help me better by providing me with a simple room to live in inside a house near their office filled with other like minded people.
I am an expert programmer, I don't want to spend my 3 months in San Francisco in a hostel just to help the greater good and save a few bucks.
One might spend ~$5,000/mo for a short 3 month stay in San Francisco.
Why not organize accommodation for them as well? Renting a house for 3 months over a summer and dividing it by 3-4 grantees would be cheaper for both parties. And it would help manufacture some incredible collaboration as well imho.