Ask or get advice. It’s perfectly normal!
Why does it matter?
The rules of funding calls very often contain specialist terms, formal requirements or rules that aren’t obvious, which can be hard to understand, especially for organisations just starting to work with grants.
In practice, a single misinterpretation can cost you points or get your project rejected on formal grounds. It’s far better to spend a few minutes getting advice than to lose many hours of work on an application prepared the wrong way.
Bear in mind that the institutions running funding calls often hold webinars, publish answers to applicants’ questions or provide contact details for the people responsible for the call precisely in order to clear up applicants’ doubts.
Golden rule: if any provision in the rules leaves you in doubt, don’t guess – make sure you understand it properly before you start preparing your application.
Find out more about securing funding for your academy!
👉 FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SPORTS ACADEMIES [AUGUST 2026] (in Polish)
👉 Read the assessment criteria first, then start writing. Never the other way round
👉 Idea, project, application? Where to start with grant funding in sport
👉 Consultation with a fundraising specialist (in Polish)
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I don’t understand a provision in the rules of a funding call?
Ask or get advice – don’t guess. A few minutes spent clearing up your doubts is worth more than many hours of work on an application prepared the wrong way.
Where can I get clarification?
The institutions running funding calls usually hold webinars, publish answers to applicants’ questions and provide contact details for the people responsible for the call precisely in order to clear up doubts.
What are the risks of misinterpreting the rules?
A single mistake can cost you points or get your project rejected on formal grounds, regardless of how good the idea itself is.
