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