Panel of experts
Between 2018 and 2025, DFF worked with a panel of independent experts to evaluate the grant applications we received. The Panel of Experts were not involved in the decision-making process for approving grants. The evaluations informed our decisions and provided feedback to pass on to the applicants. Since 2025, we revised our process and work with a Community Peer Group.
About
The experts on the panel provided their input in accordance with Terms of Reference that includes our Code of Conduct, and policies on confidentiality and conflict of interest.
The experts’ work is conducted on a confidential basis: their involvement in the assessment of an application will not be disclosed to the applicant and experts are barred from discussing their evaluation work with anyone outside DFF, including the applicant.
The first two assessments per calendar year are provided on a non-remunerated basis. For each additional assessment, the expert has the option to continue on a pro bono basis, accept a modest fee, or donate to a charity of their choice.
The most recent panel of experts is listed here.