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description of the rapid grants
(quick grants for community members)
 
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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.
 
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=== 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 ===
 
* Candidature via a 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]]
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