Application Questions
Prepare Your Answers Before Applying
Prepare your answers to the following questions before you apply to Open Source Europe (OSE). This makes the application faster and easier, and helps you explain the purpose of your initiative.
Required Information
- Location: Give the city and country where your initiative is mainly based. OSE hosts initiatives all over the world, but knowing your location helps us support you better.
- Your Name and Email Address: Give your full name and a valid email address where we can contact you.
- Collective Name: Choose a unique name for your collective that describes it.
- Website and/or Social Media Links: Share links that show your initiative’s activities and online presence.
- Unique URL: You can choose a unique URL for your collective’s page on the Open Collective platform.
- Administrators: One administrator is enough, and two are recommended for shared management and continuity. OSE must know the administrators' real identities. A public pseudonym is allowed. Administrators have full permissions to manage the Collective’s settings and finances.
Application Questions
Prepare short answers (about 250 characters) to the following questions:
- Duration: How long has your collective been operating?
- Fundraising to Date: If you’ve started fundraising, how much have you raised so far?
- Fundraising Goals: What is your target fundraising amount?
- Funding Sources: Who do you anticipate will fund your initiative?
- Collective Activities: Briefly describe what your collective does.
- Mission Alignment: Explain how your collective furthers one or more of OSE’s mission impact areas.
Tips for a Successful Application
- Keep your answers clear and to the point.
- Show how your initiative contributes to the public good and fits OSE’s mission.
- Include links to your work, such as project websites, social media pages or articles, to support your application.
- Check your answers for clarity and completeness before you submit your application.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need help with the application process, contact us.