Fund DofE is designedý to support young people and local DofE Center. Thanks to donor contributions, the Duke of Edinburgh International Prize (DofE), regardless of the financial situation.
For participants
Check if you meet the conditions
Are you an active DofE participant? Is money a barrier to achieving your goals? If so, prepare the email address you are registered under in ORB.
Prepare a description of activities and objectives
It is a good idea to prepare a description of your DofE activities before filling in the application form.
The application form will need to be filled in with what goals you have set*a for the move, volunteering, skills and what plans you have for the expedition.
Define how much you need and for what
For the activities for which you will apply for a financial contribution, you will indicate the costs you want the contribution to pay for. You will then need to provide evidence of the use of the financial contribution in your accounts.
For DofE centres
Check if you qualify
Are you a functioning DofE centre and have you fulfilled all your obligations to the National Centre? Have you trained at least 2 leaders?
If so, the project application can be submitted on behalf of the centre by the DofE Centre Manager or directly by the DofE Centre Coordinator.
Prepare a project annotation
It is a good idea to have a detailed project description ready before filling in the grant application.
The objective and planned activities, when the project will be implemented and who will be involved in the implementation will need to be clearly stated.
You will also need your centre's ORB ID, which can be found in the ORB:
Centre detail - Overview - at the top of the bar in brackets after the centre name (ID must be complete in the form AU000012345).
Prepare your budget
The grant application shall also include an estimated budget. This must be provided in a prescribed xls spreadsheet, which you can download when completing the application. Alternatively, it can also be found in the FAQ below.
It is therefore a good idea to have an inventory of the costs you plan to cover from the contribution prepared in advance. This can be e.g. renting the premises, small equipment, remuneration of the cooperating persons, promotional materials, etc.
Only costs incurred in the course of project implementation, at the earliest on the date of application, are eligible.
DofE Special Calls
We are launching a special call for proposals from the DofE Fund with the financial support of the Bakala Foundation entitled Create a better world together - start today!
You can get up to 25 000 CZK for his dofac project and professional support. The call will run until end of June 2025.
Get involved.
Terms and conditions
Term 1 - CLOSED
We have approved contributions of 299 000 CZK
for 14 centres and 5 participants.
Term 2 - CLOSED
10 April 2025 - Deadline for applications
10 May 2025 - Estimated date of approval
within 14 days - from the signing of the donation contract we pay the contribution
Term 3 - OPEN
26 Sep 2025 - Deadline for applications
26.11.2025 - Estimated date of approval
We always evaluate applications submitted by the deadline, including the closing date.
Rules and conditions of the DofE Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a grant from the DofE Fund?
Participants fulfilling bronze, silver or gold level:
- who are over 18 years of age can apply independently;
- for participants under 18 years of age, the application must be submitted by their legal representative;
- regardless of age, participants can apply through their DofE centre (or DofE online).
DofE Centres:
- fulfils the Cooperation Agreement with the National Centre,
- has fulfilled all obligations to the National Centre,
- has at least 2 trained DofE supervisors.
What can I apply for as a participant?
For activities related to the DofE programme - skills, movement, volunteering, expeditions, residential project. E.g. course fees, transport, equipment, accommodation, food, insurance, etc.
What can DofE centres apply for?
For projects increasing the availability and quality of DofE in the region, with an emphasis on:
- Sustainability,
- community overlap,
- Equality,
- Participant involvement.
Costs: rent, equipment, rewards, promotion. Expenditure must be incurred at the time of project implementation, at the earliest on the date of submission of the application.
How do I apply for a grant?
Online form only. Applications are accepted year-round, until the fund is exhausted.
For downtown: The application must include a description of the project, objectives, activities, outputs, costs, implementation team and budget.
What is the amount of support?
- Bronze: up to 10 000 CZK
- Silver: up to 10 000 CZK
- Gold: up to 15 000 CZK
- Total: up to 35 000 CZK per participant
- Centres: up to 25 000 CZK per application/year
How do I know if my application has been approved?
- Formal check by the coordinator
- Substantive evaluation by committees - usually 3 times a year
- Information by email within 6 weeks of the deadline
Who signs the gift agreement?
- Adult participant - alone
- Minor - legal representative
- Application via the centre - coordinator
- Centres - statutory representative (e.g. school principal)
The contract must be signed and delivered within 30 days.
When will I receive the money?
Within 14 days of delivery of the signed donation agreement to the National Centre.
By when does the allowance have to be used up?
Participants: within 6 months of signing the contract. Costs from the date of application.
Centers: within 12 months of signing the contract. Costs between the application and the end of the project.
What if I haven't used all of my allowance?
Up to 10 % can be used for other activities by arrangement. The larger part must be returned.
If the Centre terminates its cooperation with the National Centre, the contribution will be returned in full.
What are the obligations after receiving aid?
Participants: provide a final report, accounts and consent to use photos/videos.
Centers: in addition to the above:
- DofE labelling in promotional materials
- tag @dofeczech on networks
- 5 photos + 1 video (max. 3 minutes, portrait)
- article/paper about the project
How and when should I send my bill?
Participants: within 1 month after last spending
- abstract (max. 1500 characters)
- cost list with supporting documents
- 1 photo or video
Centers: within 1 month after the end of the drawdown
- project evaluation (1 A4)
- accounts + profit and loss account
- for items over CZK 10 000, documents
Forms will arrive by email. Billing tables are available for download (add links).
What is an extraordinary challenge?
One-off call launched by the National Centre. It follows the same rules as the annual call.
The Centre may submit one additional application outside the normal framework. It can therefore receive up to 25 000 CZK standard + support from the special call.
Didn't find the answer to your question?
Write to fond@dofe.cz or call +420 773 778 395.
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