TERMS AND CONDITIONS

About Protest FUN(D)

The Protest Protest FUN(D), a part of Dekker Olifanta B.V. Protest Sportswear, has a mission to 'help everyone ride more.' Protest FUN(D) provides financial donations and focuses on two pillars: non-profit organizations and creative initiatives, each with its own set of criteria for eligibility. Protest FUN(D) grants financial assistance when Protest supports the initiative. FUN(D) does not provide retroactive donations, and completed projects are not eligible for funding.

Who Is Eligible for Protest FUN(D)

• Non-profit organizations: Organizations that are not government-affiliated and pursue specific social, societal, or scientific objectives. Non-profits are organizations with no profit motive.
• Creative initiatives: Individuals or groups with innovative, challenging projects aligned with the mission of Protest Sportswear and Protest FUN(D).

Protest FUN(D) Application Checklist

This checklist will help you determine if your project or organization qualifies for Protest FUN(D) funding.

• Objectives: The project, initiative, or organization must have well-defined objectives that align with the mission of the donating organization. It's crucial that the project aligns with the values of the donating organization.
• Creativity: The project or initiative must demonstrate creativity in its approach. It may introduce new ideas, methods, techniques, or approaches that impact its field of operation.
• 100% of the donation should be directed towards the project or initiative.
• The project or initiative must commence no earlier than six weeks and no later than 6 months after the application submission.

Protest FUN(D) does not consider requests for the following reasons:

• Projects that have already been completed at the time of evaluation.
• Projects with a political, religious, or predominantly socio-cultural purpose.
• Initiatives for which Protest FUN(D) would bear all expenses.
• Projects lacking a significant funding gap (based on budget and funding plan).
• Individual needs (such as birthday outings, gifts, clothing, sports lessons, etc.).

When Can You Submit a Non-profit Application?

Every quarter, a donation of €10,000 is awarded to a non-profit organization. The recipient non-profit will be announced no later than 14 days after the closing date. You can submit your application via the online application form throughout the year, but it is only valid for three months. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered. Closing dates: March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st.

When Can You Submit an Application for a Creative Initiative?

You can submit an application for a creative initiative throughout the year via the online application form. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered. Please note that you can only request funding in advance. We do not fund expenses incurred before the application submission. To allow for processing time, applications must be submitted at least six weeks before the project's start date.

Evaluation Criteria

Use this checklist to determine if you qualify for Protest FUN(D) funding:

• The non-profit or creative initiative should focus on one of the sports where Protest is active.
• The non-profit must have a recognized charity accreditation and a non-profit objective.
• The creative initiative should have a detailed plan with a specified budget indicating how the donation will be used.
• The project must not involve illegal activities and should comply with the legal regulations of the Netherlands or the executing country.
• The donation must be exclusively used for the benefit of the non-profit or creative initiative.
• The non-profit and/or creative initiative should not have received any donations from Protest FUN(D) in the past two years.

The procedure for non-profits is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Receipt of the application will be confirmed in writing.
3. There are four donation cycles per year. After the deadline, applications will be reviewed, discussed, and a decision will be made.
4. A decision regarding support for the initiative will be made within 14 days.
5. Applicants will be informed in writing and by telephone about the decision.

The procedure for creative projects or initiatives is as follows:

1. Apply
2. Receipt of the application will be confirmed in writing.
3. Once we receive your application, we will check if it meets the criteria. If it does, it will be considered in the next committee meeting.
4. Within fourteen days after the meeting, you will receive notification regarding whether the donation has been approved.
5. Applicants will be informed in writing and by telephone about the decision.

For all applications:

• Decisions regarding initiatives are solely at the discretion of the Protest FUN(D) committee.
• There are no appeals process for rejected applications.
• The reason for rejection will be communicated.

What If My Application Is Rejected?

If the committee decides not to grant a donation, you will receive written notice within two weeks. Your application may be rejected in advance if it does not meet our criteria.

Do you want more information about the Protest Protest FUN(D)? Contact us at fund@protest.eu.