Skip to main content
BackedHelp Centre

Frequently asked questions about contracts

Short answers about creating, sending, signing and changing contracts.

Last updated

The contract is at applicant level. Only a contract with an approved application can link milestones.

Why can't I send the contract?

Backed lists what must be fixed under Before you can send this contract. If the amount is above your Contract Approval Limit, select Request Review instead.

Why can't I counter-sign?

The signatories before you must sign first, and you need a signature on your profile. Upload one on your administrator page.

If I change a contract template, do existing contracts change?

No. Each save makes a new version, and contracts keep the text of the version they were made from.

Can I use our own contract document?

Yes. On the Document step, upload the contract as a PDF; it replaces the generated document. After sending, Replace Contract uploads a new current document and keeps the earlier versions.

Where do grantees ask to change their contract?

They make a request on the contract. See Contract requests.

This page uses Backed's default terms, such as Funding Round and Application Template. An organisation may rename them, so read each as your organisation's own term if you've renamed it.