Difference between revisions of "Community Rapid Grants"

From Open Food Facts wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(quick grants for community members)
 
 
(4 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
What?
+
=== What? ===
A grant to support a punctual action to promote the Open Food Facts project.
+
<big>A grant to support '''a punctual action''' to promote the Open Food Facts project (as opposed to longer term [[Community Project Grants]])</big>
 +
 
 
Suggestions:
 
Suggestions:
events: presentation of Open Food Facts at an event, promotion of Open Food Facts (distribution of flyers, scan party, organize a local meetup, etc.)
+
 
meeting: with a producer to persuade them to pass on their data.
+
* events: presentation of Open Food Facts at an event, promotion of Open Food Facts (distribution of flyers, scan party, organize a local meetup, etc.)
 +
* meeting: with a producer to persuade them to pass on their data.
 +
 
 +
[[File:Communities .png|frameless|397x397px]]
 +
 
 +
=== What do we fund? ===
 +
 
 +
* '''''expenses only''''': travel, meals, supplies (flyers, refreshments, t-shirts, etc.)
 +
* The action is carried out '''on a voluntary basis'''. We cannot fund working time.
 +
 
 +
=== Amount and distribution ===
 +
 
 +
* up to 200€. If you think your project requires more funds, you can still apply and we can discuss it.  
 +
* Via bank or electronic transfer (SEPA, Paypal, Stripe…) upon receiving the expense receipts.
 +
 
 +
=== Who can apply ===
 +
 
 +
* Individuals (adult)
 +
* Organization with legal existence
 +
* From any country
 +
 
 +
=== How to apply ===
 +
 
 +
* Describe your project: what you plan to do, why you need funding, goals, links etc.
 +
 
 +
=== Selection criterias ===
 +
 
 +
* Open Food Facts is clearly presented (in other words, the action and funds are not used to promote another organization/company/service.)
 +
* It is useful for Open Food Facts’ development.
 +
 
 +
=== Application Dates ===
 +
 
 +
* You can apply at any time.
 +
 
 +
=== Timeline ===
 +
 
 +
* [https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/uLYo+pnmgwsJuZNagPi9RF1QSeSAJMHbXpMqS0yRWwI/ '''Application via this Rapid Grant form.''']
 +
* Response from Open Food Facts team (within 2 weeks).
 +
* If accepted, one quick video call to organise things.
 +
* Activity is carried out.
 +
* End-of-mission feedback (written or in a call).
 +
* Reimbursement of costs after the action, upon receiving the receipts (within 2 weeks).
 +
 
 +
=== Reporting/accountability ===
 +
 
 +
* At least one meeting with the team before spending any money.
 +
* You must provide invoices: it must show amount, date (optionally name).
 +
* Any kind of report or illustration of your work: few photos, if possible, blog post (better), etc.
 +
 
 +
=== Support from OFF ===
 +
 
 +
* Ready-to-use assets: presentations (see [[Communication Team]], [[Producers team|Partnerships Team]]), …
 +
* Available point of contact from the OFF team to help you brainstorm or brief you on a specific subject.
 +
 
 +
See also: [[Contributor|"How to help" page]]
 +
 
 +
[[Category:Going Global]]
 +
[[Category:Community]]

Latest revision as of 11:11, 8 August 2024

What?

A grant to support a punctual action to promote the Open Food Facts project (as opposed to longer term Community Project Grants)

Suggestions:

  • events: presentation of Open Food Facts at an event, promotion of Open Food Facts (distribution of flyers, scan party, organize a local meetup, etc.)
  • meeting: with a producer to persuade them to pass on their data.

Communities .png

What do we fund?

  • expenses only: travel, meals, supplies (flyers, refreshments, t-shirts, etc.)
  • The action is carried out on a voluntary basis. We cannot fund working time.

Amount and distribution

  • up to 200€. If you think your project requires more funds, you can still apply and we can discuss it.  
  • Via bank or electronic transfer (SEPA, Paypal, Stripe…) upon receiving the expense receipts.

Who can apply

  • Individuals (adult)
  • Organization with legal existence
  • From any country

How to apply

  • Describe your project: what you plan to do, why you need funding, goals, links etc.

Selection criterias

  • Open Food Facts is clearly presented (in other words, the action and funds are not used to promote another organization/company/service.)
  • It is useful for Open Food Facts’ development.

Application Dates

  • You can apply at any time.

Timeline

  • Application via this Rapid Grant form.
  • Response from Open Food Facts team (within 2 weeks).
  • If accepted, one quick video call to organise things.
  • Activity is carried out.
  • End-of-mission feedback (written or in a call).
  • Reimbursement of costs after the action, upon receiving the receipts (within 2 weeks).

Reporting/accountability

  • At least one meeting with the team before spending any money.
  • You must provide invoices: it must show amount, date (optionally name).
  • Any kind of report or illustration of your work: few photos, if possible, blog post (better), etc.

Support from OFF

  • Ready-to-use assets: presentations (see Communication Team, Partnerships Team), …
  • Available point of contact from the OFF team to help you brainstorm or brief you on a specific subject.

See also: "How to help" page