I haven’t thought a ton about the implications of this, but my initial reaction also is to generally be open to this.
So if you’re reading this and are wondering if it could be worth it to submit an application for funding for past expenses, then I think the answer is we’d at least consider it and so potentially yes.
If you’re reading this and it really matters to you what the EAIF’s policy on this is going forward (e.g., if it’s decision-relevant for some project you might start soon), you might want to check with me before going ahead. I’m not sure I’ll be able to say anything more definitive, but it’s at least possible. And to be clear, so far all that we have are the personal views of two EAIF managers not a considered opinion or policy of all fund managers or the fund as a whole or anything like that.
I am not sure. I think it’s pretty likely I would want to fund after risk adjustment. I think that if you are considering trying to get funded this way, you should consider reaching out to me first.
I’m also in favor of EA Funds doing generous back payments for successful projects. In general, I feel interested in setting up prize programs at EA Funds (though it’s not a top priority).
One issue is that it’s harder to demonstrate to regulators that back payments serve a charitable purpose. However, I’m confident that we can find workarounds for that.
I would personally be pretty down for funding reimbursements for past expenses.
I haven’t thought a ton about the implications of this, but my initial reaction also is to generally be open to this.
So if you’re reading this and are wondering if it could be worth it to submit an application for funding for past expenses, then I think the answer is we’d at least consider it and so potentially yes.
If you’re reading this and it really matters to you what the EAIF’s policy on this is going forward (e.g., if it’s decision-relevant for some project you might start soon), you might want to check with me before going ahead. I’m not sure I’ll be able to say anything more definitive, but it’s at least possible. And to be clear, so far all that we have are the personal views of two EAIF managers not a considered opinion or policy of all fund managers or the fund as a whole or anything like that.
I would also be in favor of the LTFF doing this.
That’s great to hear! But to be clear, not for risk adjustment? Or are you just not sure on that point?
I am not sure. I think it’s pretty likely I would want to fund after risk adjustment. I think that if you are considering trying to get funded this way, you should consider reaching out to me first.
I’m also in favor of EA Funds doing generous back payments for successful projects. In general, I feel interested in setting up prize programs at EA Funds (though it’s not a top priority).
One issue is that it’s harder to demonstrate to regulators that back payments serve a charitable purpose. However, I’m confident that we can find workarounds for that.