The DOFE Fund is designed to support young people to participate in the DOFE programme without barriers. Thanks to donor contributions, it enables all those interested in the DOFE programme to participate, regardless of their financial situation.
For participants
Check if you meet the conditions
You are an active participant DOFE? Is money an obstacle to your goals? If so, prepare the email address you are registered under at ORB.
Prepare a description of activities and objectives
It is a good idea to prepare a description of your DOFE activities before completing the application.
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.
Dates
Dates are fixed for all school years.
We always evaluate applications submitted by the deadline, including the closing date.
Within 14 days of signing the donation agreement, we will pay the contribution.
1. CLOSURE
Receipt of applications to 1. 10.
The results of the evaluation no later than 12. 11.
2. CLOSING
Receipt of applications to 10. 1.
The results of the evaluation no later than 21. 2.
3. CLOSURE
Receipt of applications to 10. 4.
The results of the evaluation no later than 21. 5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a contribution 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).
What can I apply for as a participant?
Participants can apply for activities related to the DOFE programme, such as skills development, movement, volunteering, expeditions or a residential project. Specifically, this can be for course fees, transport, equipment, accommodation, food, insurance, etc. The application should specifically specify the expenses related to the implementation of the DOFE programme for which the financial contribution will be used.
Can I submit the application myself?
You can apply on your own if you are of legal age.
Until the age of 18, the DOFE participant's legal guardian or the DOFE centre submits the application for the participant.
How do I apply for a grant?
The application can only be submitted via the online form here.
Applications are accepted year-round, until the DOFE Fund allocation for the calendar year is exhausted.
The application must include:
- Description of activities carried out within the DOFE,
- reasons for the request, description of the handicap,
- specific items to which the participant needs to contribute.
What is the amount of support?
A bronze level participant can apply for a contribution of up to CZK 10,000.
A silver level participant can apply for a contribution of up to CZK 10,000.
A gold level participant can apply for a contribution of up to 15 000 CZK
In total, a participant can receive up to CZK 35,000 in support.
How do I know if my application has been approved?
The evaluation of formalities and acceptability is carried out by the DOFE Fund Coordinator. In case of irregularities, the application can be resubmitted.
The substantive evaluation of the application is carried out by an evaluation committee and is usually carried out 3 times a year.
Need is assessed - the degree of disadvantage, the past performance of activities and any previous applications are taken into account.
We will inform the applicant of the result by email within 6 weeks of the deadline.
Who signs the gift agreement?
The donation contract is signed by the participant himself if he is of legal age and has applied independently.
The contract is signed on behalf of the minor participant by a legal guardian, or by a representative of the DOFE centre if the participant has applied through his/her centre.
The donation agreement must be signed and delivered to the National Center within 30 days of receipt.
When will I receive the money?
The National Centre will pay the approved donations within a maximum of 14 days from the date of receipt of a duly signed donation agreement by the applicant.
By when does the allowance have to be used up?
The allowance can be drawn for a maximum of 6 months from the signing of the contract.
Costs are already deductible from the date of application.
The participant must spend the money received within 6 months from the date of signing the gift agreement.
However, the costs may be older. The oldest document can go back to the date the participant completed the application for contribution.
Detailed conditions of use are set out in the gift agreement.
What if I haven't used all of my allowance?
The unused part of the contribution (up to 10 %) can be agreed with the coordinator to be used for other DOFE activities. Larger underspends must be returned. See below „How and when to send a bill“.
What are the obligations after receiving aid?
The participant is obliged to submit a final report with an accounting after the support has been received/exhausted.
More on the billing below. By accepting the donation, the recipient also agrees to secure the consent of the persons concerned to publish the photo/video on the website and social media of the National Centre, the International Foundation of the DOFE Programme and the partners of the DOFE Fund.
How and when should I send my bill?
The final report must be submitted no later than 1 month after the deadline for the grant (7 months after the contract is signed):
- a short summary of up to 1 500 characters,
- a list of costs with attached scans of documents proving the use of the contribution,
- 1 photo or 1 video of the activities is included.
The costs must be incurred within 6 months of the signing of the contract, at the earliest on the date of application.
The unused part of the contribution (up to 10 %) can be agreed with the coordinator to be used for other DOFE activities or promotion.
Larger underpayments must be returned.
The final report shall be submitted electronically using the prescribed form. The link to the form will be emailed to the applicant immediately after receipt of the contribution.
If you cannot find the email, please contact the DOFE Fund Coordinator.
The form includes a billing table that you can prepare in advance. This can be downloaded
here.
Didn't find the answer to your question?
If you have any further questions, please contact
fond@dofe.cz, or call +420 773 778 395.
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