Types of grants
RETHINK
FundAction kicks off the participatory process with ‘Rethink’ grants. Rethink grants are for members of the FundAction platform to undertake exchange and capacity building activities. With Rethink, we hope to support the building of a pan-European network and community of activists through study visits, meetings for collaboration, trainings, translation, research, mentoring, etc. The emphasis is on supporting the ecosystem via opportunities for collaboration, rather than for specific projects.
- Maximum amount: 5.000 EUR
- Frequency: Once per year
- Launch: November 2017
- Process: Is quite straight-forward: the mots voted prposals get the grant.
RENEW
The second grant type on the online assembly will be ‘Renew’ grants. Renew grants aim to fund projects working towards systemic change. Applicants should aim to tackle root causes via relevant leverage points with the aim of tipping a system. They shall oppose old patterns while actively contributing to new ones.
- Maximum amount: 20.000 EUR
- Frequency: Once per year
- Launch: March 2018
- Process: The Renew grants process takes place over two months, going through several stages: 1. Presentation of proposals, screening by the Facilitation Group, Commenting & voting by FA members, Shortlisting of the 10 most voted proposals, the Peer-to-Peer Review involve the study and feedback of the proposals, video interviews and a collective decission, usially during the General Assembly where final grants are announced.
RESIST
The final type of grants to be launched are the ‘Resist’ grants. Resist grants are for rapid response urgent action. These shall be focussed on grassroots/vulnerable/minority groups who are directly affected by a situation. The grant aims allow them to quickly mobilise and react to recent political developments or unforeseen events. It is not intended to go to larger organisations (approx. budget should be below 50k EUR) or activities that lack money due to bad planning or unsuccessful fundraising.
- Maximum amount: 2.000 EUR
- Frequency: Rolling basis throughout the year until the budget is exhausted
- Launch: Trail launched in April 2020
- Process: The FG makes sure that proposals follow the grant requirements.
