📥Appeal Process

Appeal process in place for your round is crucial because it addresses the possibility of overlooking key information that could qualify a project for inclusion.

Secondary Review Request

Appeal Process essentially means a secondary review request. Encourage applicants to seek a reevaluation if they believe their application merits another look. Request additional details from them, which can serve as an opportunity to further verify the legitimacy of their application and check for any spam.

Here's a template to help you create an appeal form, similar to the one used by Gitcoin. This template can be customized to meet the specific needs of your round, ensuring a streamlined and effective appeal process.

Community Engagement through Telegram

Establishing a Telegram group is a beneficial approach for providing support and facilitating easy communication with grantees. This group can serve as a central hub for addressing questions, sharing updates, and fostering community engagement throughout the round. Include the information of this group in all promotional materials to facilitate easy access and participation.

Timeline for Appeal Form Submission

• Establish and communicate specific deadlines. For example, inform people of the final date for submitting their appeal form and when they should anticipate a decision. This prevents a constant influx of applications.

• Clearly state the deadline for appeal form submission in email communications.

• Factor in weekends and holidays to manage workload effectively.

• Aim to complete both reviews and appeal processes within the first four days of the round.

• Shut down the appeal form submission one week prior to the round's conclusion. This measure is to deter last-minute entries, as these late submissions won't have sufficient time for decision-making.

Note : You are requesting additional information. It is not about a wrong decision, it is for projects to provide additional details about their project.

Don’t encourage them to apply again, but if you find the additional details valuable, you can just approve on the manager on your end. You will find this project in the rejected projects.