# FAQs **URL:** https://we.opentech.fund/c/faqs/22.md [Latest](https://we.opentech.fund/latest.md) · [Categories](https://we.opentech.fund/categories.md) · [Tags](https://we.opentech.fund/tags.md) --- ## [About the FAQs category](https://we.opentech.fund/t/about-the-faqs-category/884)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/about-the-faqs-category/884 "2018-09-14T17:10:17Z")
Common questions you might have about OTF and how we fund projects. --- ## [Is there a minimum or maximum monetary amount for funding requests?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/is-there-a-minimum-or-maximum-monetary-amount-for-funding-requests/890)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/is-there-a-minimum-or-maximum-monetary-amount-for-funding-requests/890 "2018-04-06T16:38:57Z")
For the Internet Freedom Fund Minimum of $10,000 and maximum of $900,000 for a year-long contract. Note, however, that OTF’s target support ceiling is $300,000; most supported efforts receive between $50,000 and $200,00… --- ## [I submitted an application. When can I expect to hear a response from OTF?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/i-submitted-an-application-when-can-i-expect-to-hear-a-response-from-otf/889)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/i-submitted-an-application-when-can-i-expect-to-hear-a-response-from-otf/889 "2018-04-06T16:38:10Z")
Immediately after submitting your application, you should receive an email from OTF confirming that we have received your submission. After that, your next contact with OTF will be a determination notice, which you can e… --- ## [When does OTF accept applications? When are the deadlines?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/when-does-otf-accept-applications-when-are-the-deadlines/891)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/when-does-otf-accept-applications-when-are-the-deadlines/891 "2018-04-06T16:40:57Z")
For the Internet Freedom Fund OTF accepts applications on a rolling basis for the Internet Freedom Fund. For the Rapid Response Fund OTF accepts and reviews applications for its Rapid Response Fund on an ongoing basis… --- ## [What types of efforts does OTF support?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/what-types-of-efforts-does-otf-support/895)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/what-types-of-efforts-does-otf-support/895 "2018-04-06T16:50:39Z")
OTF supports research, development, and implementation efforts focused on increasing: Access to the internet, including circumvention tools; Awareness of access, privacy, or security threats, including research, censor… --- ## [Does OTF support projects, individuals, or both?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-projects-individuals-or-both/894)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-projects-individuals-or-both/894 "2018-04-06T16:49:23Z")
OTF does not have any requirements regarding an applicant’s status - whether for-profit, nonprofit, or a single individual, located inside or outside the United States, so long as the proposed effort fits within OTF’s mi… --- ## [Does my project sound like something OTF would support?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-my-project-sound-like-something-otf-would-support/893)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:42pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-my-project-sound-like-something-otf-would-support/893 "2018-04-06T16:42:35Z")
We encourages any potential applicant to first explore OTF’s mission, goals, and primary focus areas. If it sounds like your project might be a good fit, you’ll want to identify which fund or fellowship is most appropria… --- ## [What does OTF look for in an application?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/what-does-otf-look-for-in-an-application/892)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/what-does-otf-look-for-in-an-application/892 "2018-04-06T16:41:47Z")
See OTF’s listed Concept Note considerations for details on important factors and things to include in your Concept Note. If you’re applying for a fellowship, refer to that specific fellowship’s page for criteria and mor… --- ## [Does OTF support projects that are commercial or proprietary in nature?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-projects-that-are-commercial-or-proprietary-in-nature/888)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-projects-that-are-commercial-or-proprietary-in-nature/888 "2018-04-06T16:37:51Z")
OTF places high priority on funding tools that are open-source and freely available to download and use, ensuring a low barrier to user adoption and use. --- ## [Does OTF support overhead costs?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-overhead-costs/887)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/does-otf-support-overhead-costs/887 "2018-04-06T16:37:25Z")
OTF generally does not support standalone costs which are not directly associated with the completion of contractually stated objectives or deliverables. In the very limited instances where OTF determines that an overhea… --- ## [Do I have to include an attachment with my application?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/do-i-have-to-include-an-attachment-with-my-application/886)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/do-i-have-to-include-an-attachment-with-my-application/886 "2018-04-06T16:35:23Z")
Attaching a resume or CV is required for first time applicants. If you’re applying as an organization, include those of staff that will actually be working on the project. Beyond this requirement, if you have something y… --- ## [In what language should I submit my application?](https://we.opentech.fund/t/in-what-language-should-i-submit-my-application/885)
**Author:** [@dan](https://we.opentech.fund/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://we.opentech.fund/t/in-what-language-should-i-submit-my-application/885 "2018-04-06T16:26:45Z")
Applicants should note that English is the language of record for all applications, and those submitted in other languages may not be reviewed as competitively as those submitted in English.