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Frequently asked questions

The questions below are the ones currently sitting on the grant management page. They are here to show the layouts. Once a layout is agreed, the FAQs from across the site can be moved onto this one page.

You’re a group that’s already been awarded a grant. Contact us with all the details. We’ll then set up a call to make sure we’re the right people to support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll review the grant agreement and ask you to sign our terms of service.

You’re a grantmaker looking to get funding to grassroots groups, projects or an individual. Drop us a message to share as much detail as you can. We can then have a chat to see what’s possible. If we move forward together, we’ll get in touch with the grantee to review the grant agreement and share our terms of service for them to sign.

You’re a group looking to apply for funding that’s only open to legal entities with nonprofit status. Get in touch and we’ll talk everything through with you. If we’re able to work together, we’ll give you any information you need to complete the funding application. Check with your funder that they’ll accept groups that are fiscally hosted, as this isn’t recognised by everyone in the UK yet.

A named main contact to sign the service agreement on behalf of the group. We also complete due diligence checks on them.

The ability to access documents stored on Google Drive.

For groups, the process can take anything from one to six months to set up. The exact timeframe depends on how responsive groups are, whether or not they’re receiving grant funding, and how responsive the funder is when making payments.

Open Collective is a platform that lets you manage your funds collaboratively and transparently. As a fiscal host, we license Open Collective and work together to hold funds on behalf of grassroots groups in a way that allows them to make all the decisions.

Yes. Many groups using our grant management service use Open Collective to hold and spend down their grant. Hybrid set-ups are also possible, where you use Open Collective for some funding and manage the rest outside the platform. If you’d like to access our payroll service, we can only do this outside of Open Collective.

No. We also offer fiscal hosting off the platform, which doesn’t use Open Collective.

No, it doesn’t cost anything to make an application.

No. We’re a small team, and the process to become fiscally hosted depends on the responsiveness of both the group and the funder.

If you need us to sign a grant agreement on your behalf, we charge 7 to 15% of the grant depending on the administrative requirements. That fee is sometimes covered by funders, so we recommend asking yours if they’ll cover it.

Still can’t find the answer?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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Frequently asked questions

The questions below are the ones currently sitting on the grant management page. They are here to show the layouts. Once a layout is agreed, the FAQs from across the site can be moved onto this one page.

Getting started

You’re a group that’s already been awarded a grant. Contact us with all the details. We’ll then set up a call to make sure we’re the right people to support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll review the grant agreement and ask you to sign our terms of service.

You’re a grantmaker looking to get funding to grassroots groups, projects or an individual. Drop us a message to share as much detail as you can. We can then have a chat to see what’s possible. If we move forward together, we’ll get in touch with the grantee to review the grant agreement and share our terms of service for them to sign.

You’re a group looking to apply for funding that’s only open to legal entities with nonprofit status. Get in touch and we’ll talk everything through with you. If we’re able to work together, we’ll give you any information you need to complete the funding application. Check with your funder that they’ll accept groups that are fiscally hosted, as this isn’t recognised by everyone in the UK yet.

A named main contact to sign the service agreement on behalf of the group. We also complete due diligence checks on them.

The ability to access documents stored on Google Drive.

For groups, the process can take anything from one to six months to set up. The exact timeframe depends on how responsive groups are, whether or not they’re receiving grant funding, and how responsive the funder is when making payments.

Open Collective

Open Collective is a platform that lets you manage your funds collaboratively and transparently. As a fiscal host, we license Open Collective and work together to hold funds on behalf of grassroots groups in a way that allows them to make all the decisions.

Yes. Many groups using our grant management service use Open Collective to hold and spend down their grant. Hybrid set-ups are also possible, where you use Open Collective for some funding and manage the rest outside the platform. If you’d like to access our payroll service, we can only do this outside of Open Collective.

No. We also offer fiscal hosting off the platform, which doesn’t use Open Collective.

Cost and timing

No, it doesn’t cost anything to make an application.

No. We’re a small team, and the process to become fiscally hosted depends on the responsiveness of both the group and the funder.

If you need us to sign a grant agreement on your behalf, we charge 7 to 15% of the grant depending on the administrative requirements. That fee is sometimes covered by funders, so we recommend asking yours if they’ll cover it.

Still can’t find the answer?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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Frequently asked questions

The questions below are the ones currently sitting on the grant management page. They are here to show the layouts. Once a layout is agreed, the FAQs from across the site can be moved onto this one page.

What’s the process?

You’re a group that’s already been awarded a grant. Contact us with all the details. We’ll then set up a call to make sure we’re the right people to support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll review the grant agreement and ask you to sign our terms of service.

You’re a grantmaker looking to get funding to grassroots groups, projects or an individual. Drop us a message to share as much detail as you can. We can then have a chat to see what’s possible. If we move forward together, we’ll get in touch with the grantee to review the grant agreement and share our terms of service for them to sign.

You’re a group looking to apply for funding that’s only open to legal entities with nonprofit status. Get in touch and we’ll talk everything through with you. If we’re able to work together, we’ll give you any information you need to complete the funding application. Check with your funder that they’ll accept groups that are fiscally hosted, as this isn’t recognised by everyone in the UK yet.

What do I need?

A named main contact to sign the service agreement on behalf of the group. We also complete due diligence checks on them.

The ability to access documents stored on Google Drive.

How long will it take?

For groups, the process can take anything from one to six months to set up. The exact timeframe depends on how responsive groups are, whether or not they’re receiving grant funding, and how responsive the funder is when making payments.

What is Open Collective?

Open Collective is a platform that lets you manage your funds collaboratively and transparently. As a fiscal host, we license Open Collective and work together to hold funds on behalf of grassroots groups in a way that allows them to make all the decisions.

Can I use Open Collective?

Yes. Many groups using our grant management service use Open Collective to hold and spend down their grant. Hybrid set-ups are also possible, where you use Open Collective for some funding and manage the rest outside the platform. If you’d like to access our payroll service, we can only do this outside of Open Collective.

Do I have to use Open Collective?

No. We also offer fiscal hosting off the platform, which doesn’t use Open Collective.

Will it cost me to make an application?

No, it doesn’t cost anything to make an application.

I need a fiscal host as soon as possible. Can the process be sped up?

No. We’re a small team, and the process to become fiscally hosted depends on the responsiveness of both the group and the funder.

How much does it cost?

If you need us to sign a grant agreement on your behalf, we charge 7 to 15% of the grant depending on the administrative requirements. That fee is sometimes covered by funders, so we recommend asking yours if they’ll cover it.

Still can’t find the answer?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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Frequently asked questions

The questions below are the ones currently sitting on the grant management page. They are here to show the layouts. Once a layout is agreed, the FAQs from across the site can be moved onto this one page.

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Getting started

You’re a group that’s already been awarded a grant. Contact us with all the details. We’ll then set up a call to make sure we’re the right people to support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll review the grant agreement and ask you to sign our terms of service.

You’re a grantmaker looking to get funding to grassroots groups, projects or an individual. Drop us a message to share as much detail as you can. We can then have a chat to see what’s possible. If we move forward together, we’ll get in touch with the grantee to review the grant agreement and share our terms of service for them to sign.

You’re a group looking to apply for funding that’s only open to legal entities with nonprofit status. Get in touch and we’ll talk everything through with you. If we’re able to work together, we’ll give you any information you need to complete the funding application. Check with your funder that they’ll accept groups that are fiscally hosted, as this isn’t recognised by everyone in the UK yet.

A named main contact to sign the service agreement on behalf of the group. We also complete due diligence checks on them.

The ability to access documents stored on Google Drive.

For groups, the process can take anything from one to six months to set up. The exact timeframe depends on how responsive groups are, whether or not they’re receiving grant funding, and how responsive the funder is when making payments.

Open Collective

Open Collective is a platform that lets you manage your funds collaboratively and transparently. As a fiscal host, we license Open Collective and work together to hold funds on behalf of grassroots groups in a way that allows them to make all the decisions.

Yes. Many groups using our grant management service use Open Collective to hold and spend down their grant. Hybrid set-ups are also possible, where you use Open Collective for some funding and manage the rest outside the platform. If you’d like to access our payroll service, we can only do this outside of Open Collective.

No. We also offer fiscal hosting off the platform, which doesn’t use Open Collective.

Cost and timing

No, it doesn’t cost anything to make an application.

No. We’re a small team, and the process to become fiscally hosted depends on the responsiveness of both the group and the funder.

If you need us to sign a grant agreement on your behalf, we charge 7 to 15% of the grant depending on the administrative requirements. That fee is sometimes covered by funders, so we recommend asking yours if they’ll cover it.

Still can’t find the answer?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.

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Frequently asked questions

The questions below are the ones currently sitting on the grant management page. They are here to show the layouts. Once a layout is agreed, the FAQs from across the site can be moved onto this one page.

What’s the process?

You’re a group that’s already been awarded a grant. Contact us with all the details. We’ll then set up a call to make sure we’re the right people to support you. If we’re a good fit, we’ll review the grant agreement and ask you to sign our terms of service.

You’re a grantmaker looking to get funding to grassroots groups, projects or an individual. Drop us a message to share as much detail as you can. We can then have a chat to see what’s possible. If we move forward together, we’ll get in touch with the grantee to review the grant agreement and share our terms of service for them to sign.

You’re a group looking to apply for funding that’s only open to legal entities with nonprofit status. Get in touch and we’ll talk everything through with you. If we’re able to work together, we’ll give you any information you need to complete the funding application. Check with your funder that they’ll accept groups that are fiscally hosted, as this isn’t recognised by everyone in the UK yet.

What do I need?

A named main contact to sign the service agreement on behalf of the group. We also complete due diligence checks on them.

The ability to access documents stored on Google Drive.

How long will it take?

For groups, the process can take anything from one to six months to set up. The exact timeframe depends on how responsive groups are, whether or not they’re receiving grant funding, and how responsive the funder is when making payments.

What is Open Collective?

Open Collective is a platform that lets you manage your funds collaboratively and transparently. As a fiscal host, we license Open Collective and work together to hold funds on behalf of grassroots groups in a way that allows them to make all the decisions.

Can I use Open Collective?

Yes. Many groups using our grant management service use Open Collective to hold and spend down their grant. Hybrid set-ups are also possible, where you use Open Collective for some funding and manage the rest outside the platform. If you’d like to access our payroll service, we can only do this outside of Open Collective.

Do I have to use Open Collective?

No. We also offer fiscal hosting off the platform, which doesn’t use Open Collective.

Will it cost me to make an application?

No, it doesn’t cost anything to make an application.

I need a fiscal host as soon as possible. Can the process be sped up?

No. We’re a small team, and the process to become fiscally hosted depends on the responsiveness of both the group and the funder.

How much does it cost?

If you need us to sign a grant agreement on your behalf, we charge 7 to 15% of the grant depending on the administrative requirements. That fee is sometimes covered by funders, so we recommend asking yours if they’ll cover it.

Still can’t find the answer?

Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.