# Request a grant from an OSE Fund

Source: https://www.opensourceeurope.org/docs/how-it-works/expenses/request-a-grant-for-nonprofits-only/

Besides expenses and invoices, the Open Collective platform also has a “Request a Grant” option.

Collectives may also request approval for donations to identified nonprofit organisations. That permission is separate from access to the “Request a Grant” feature described below. OSE reviews the beneficiary, purpose and funding conditions before accepting an outgoing grant or donation.

This feature is not available to all collectives, and its use must follow specific conditions:

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## Who can use “Request a Grant”?

* This guide covers grant requests to OSE Funds. Whether a profile can receive grant requests depends on the expense types enabled for it. That alone does not make a request eligible. OSE confirms the right way to submit for the arrangement you agreed.
* The ordinary OSE route is for identified nonprofit organisations, such as foundations, ASBLs, charities or NGOs. OSE must first review and agree to the beneficiary, purpose and funding conditions.
* Other beneficiaries, including individuals or informal collectives, need a specific assessment by OSE, and OSE does not guarantee to accept them. Contact OSE before you go ahead. A feature being available on the platform does not by itself make a request eligible.

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## Requirements for submitting a Grant Request

When a nonprofit uses the “Request a Grant” feature, they must include:

1. A copy of their legal bylaws (*statuts*)
2. A signed letter that officially requests the grant and sets out:
   * The amount, purpose and objectives of the requested funding
   * How the funds will be used in line with the fund’s mission
   * The legal name and contact details of the nonprofit organization
3. A bank account holder statement of the nonprofit

> These documents help us check legal eligibility, make sure funder requirements are met, and prepare reporting if needed.

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## Internal review process

Who selects the projects or beneficiaries depends on the programme. The selection roles are agreed with OSE when the Fund is set up. Selection does not replace OSE's review and agreement before payment.

All grant requests are reviewed manually by the OSE team.\
For an approved nonprofit grant, OSE transfers the funds directly to the nonprofit's official bank account. The transaction is recorded transparently on the fund page. For other beneficiaries, OSE must first confirm whether it can accept the arrangement, and which documents and payment arrangements it needs.

For questions about an OSE Fund or about who can receive a grant, contact <home@opensourceeurope.org>.