🚀 What Is +Extra Funding?
Unlike traditional grants, +Extra funding is offered through Crowdfunder partners who want to support great projects like yours. The difference?
You don’t just apply—you crowdfund first, and the funding partners back you based on how your campaign performs.
So, the more your crowd supports you, the more likely you are to unlock extra cash.
✅ Is My Project Eligible?
Eligibility depends on:
Where your project is based (some partners are regional)
What your project is about (e.g. sports, sustainability, community)
Who’s running it (e.g. community groups, CICs, social enterprises)
We work with:
Local authorities
National Campaigns
Charitable Trusts
Corporate sponsors
They each have their own funding criteria, but don’t worry, there’s plenty to choose from.
❗️ +Extra funding is not available to those crowdfunding for their own benefit (for example, personal fundraisers), or for charity fundraisers or profile pages.
📝 When Can I Apply?
Some funds let you apply before you go live, while others want to see your project already active and gaining support.
Top tip: The more complete your project page is (with a great story, photos, videos, and a clear ask), the better chance you have of getting funding.
Even if your campaign hasn’t launched yet, a well-crafted draft can make a big difference. Don’t leave it half-finished!
⏳ How Long Does It Take?
It usually takes 1–4 weeks for a funding partner to review your application. If they need extra info, this might take a bit longer, so get in early if you can.
Want to speed things up? Make sure you:
Match your project clearly to the fund’s goals
Include great visuals (video and photos really help)
Follow the fund criteria carefully
💡 How Much Will I Get?
If applying for a specific amount, this is usually up to 50% of your overall project target. How much a partner will pledge is dependent on their funding structure so read their funding criteria carefully.
For example, a partner might offer up to:
50% of your total target
Once you’ve hit 25% of your goal with support from at least 25 unique backers
So if your target is £4,000 and you raise £1,000 from 25 supporters, you could receive up to £2,000 from a partner.
With partners offering live match funding, you will get as much as you raise from your crowd.*
* This is dependent on the match funding terms and conditions. E.g. large pledges may only be partially matched, and some partners have a funding cap etc.
Just be sure to include this funding in your total target when setting your goal.
💸 When Will I Receive It?
Supporter pledges are transferred to your bank based on your chosen payout schedule
Most +Extra funding is transferred separately via our partner, MangoPay, which includes some extra checks
If prompted, you’ll need to set up an +Extra Funding Wallet in your Crowdfunder dashboard to receive it
So expect a short delay compared to your main donations, but rest assured—it’s coming!
🔁 What About Live Match Funding?
If your project is approved for live match funding, that means:
Every donation made to your project will be matched instantly
Matching begins after your application is approved
It works donation-by-donation (not backdated)
Example:
If someone donates £40, it could be matched with another £40
If they donate £400 and the match cap is £250, the match will be £250
👉 Some funds only match the first donation from a unique supporter, so encourage more people to get involved!
🎯 Do I Have to Hit My Target?
If your campaign is set to All or Nothing, you’ll need to reach your goal to receive any of the funds raised—this includes your +Extra funding.
Some partners also require you to reach your target for their match to be released, so always read the T&Cs of your specific fund.
Find your fund on the Crowdfunder +Extra Funding page to check the details.
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