What happens if the project size is smaller than €10,000 or larger than €40,000? There is no limitation to a project size, as long as the proponent(s) can guarantee own/other matching funds. D-MADE prizes are limited and may not cover the full costs of operating a project successfully. Award size will vary according to the needs outlined in the proposals; expected funding requests will have to be between €10,000 and €40,000. Any request below or above these amounts will not be considered.

What is D-MADE’s strategy for consulting the African diaspora?  The D-MADE team started preparations for the development marketplace with public consultations and workshops in several European countries, which served as publicity and outreach events for the D-MADE. Consultations were held in Bonn, Germany, Brussels, Belgium, The Hague, The Netherlands, Rome, Italy, Paris, France and London, UK in June and July 2007.

Do you guarantee the confidentiality of the ideas/projects submitted?  Yes. The project proposals submitted will be managed in a confidential way and in accordance with the generally allowed standards of respect of intellectual protection. Should you be selected as a finalist, however, information on your organization’s operations may be shared in the form of a case study that you will have the opportunity to review and approve prior to dissemination.