# Add General Fund

You can submit an application to raise funds for any initiative for an open source project. In the application, add individuals (beneficiaries) details who you want to sponsor. These beneficiaries will receive an invitation from Expensify (an expense management application)to submit reimbursements for their travel expenses.

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Keep these items ready before you begin:

* A logo file that represents your organization in JPG, PNG, or SVG format with a maximum size of 2 MB
* A list of names and email addresses of the individuals who you want to benefit from the fund
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1. [Sign in](/lfx/sso/sign-in.md) to [Crowdfunding](https://crowdfunding.lfx.linuxfoundation.org).
2. Click **Apply** and select **ADD GENERAL FUND**.\
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3. Complete the [General Fund form](/lfx/crowdfunding/general-fund-application.md). Red asterisks indicate required fields.
4. Click **Submit Application.**
5. (Optional) Click **My Projects** tab to view your pending project.

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You can edit your project at any time. Select the project you want to update and click **Edit Project.**
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