The advisory committee decided that unless there is a significant need to go through OpenRefine, we do not need to be involved in the grant application process for the development of a MediaWiki extension for reconciliation with Wikibase. We are happy to endorse the plan if it will help secure funding. (See minutes August 15, 2024, Advisory Committee only)
@lozanaross prepared a grant application with the Wikibase Stakeholder Group to fund the extension development.