Community Rapid Grants

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.

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