Please convey to the forum that if they want to apply for the fund, they should write an email to me in which they give some basic details (age, location, likelihood of participating in the Gathering), talk about their personal history as a polyglot (languages learned, community involvement etc) and also why they want to participate in the Gathering. We will have a committee review all applications and make a decision.
Regarding the age limit, it is only for young people, but they might stretch it for people who are no longer students, but don't have a regular income yet.
You can also write to her if you're interested in making some kind of donation.
In addition, if anyone has a small language related startup and would like a stand, you should contact her.
Please also note that there is a chance for language startups to present themselves at the Gathering, especially 1-10 person businesses are very welcome to come and tell polyglots about their website / product etc., they should also write me in order to get space at the event.