You cannot edit a submission once it has been submitted on Dapple however, you can withdraw the submission and resubmit in a few clicks. Firstly, after your submission has been formally submitted, the details are locked to protect the integrity of the review process. You can view all your submission details at any time from your Creator Dashboard. If you need to make changes, you have two options: to return it to Draft and resubmit, or message the organisation directly and ask them to amend the details in the backend. Which option is right depends on the size of the change and whether a payment is involved.
Why can't I edit a submitted submission?
Once submitted, your submission enters the organisation's review queue. Allowing edits after submission would risk changing what reviewers are assessing mid-process. Locking submitted data keeps the process fair and gives the organisation a reliable record of what was submitted at the point of entry.
You can still view all your submission details at any time — open your Creator Dashboard, find the relevant submission, and click through to see the full form data, attachments, and messages.
What are my options if I need to make a change?
There are two routes, depending on how significant the change is and whether a payment was made.
Situation | Best option | Why |
Small correction (typo, wrong word, minor detail) | Message the organisation | Faster, no risk of payment issues — the organisation can amend in the backend without you resubmitting |
Large change (new supporting materials, different answers, significant rework) | Withdraw and resubmit | Gives you full control over the updated submission; you start fresh with a clean entry |
You paid a submission fee | Message the organisation first | Withdrawing after payment means you will need to pay again on resubmission; the organisation then issues a refund for the original |
How do I withdraw a submission to edit and resubmit?
Withdrawing a submission removes it from the organisation's queue immediately and returns it to Draft status in your account. You can then make your changes and submit again. Note that withdrawal is only available while the submission has a received status — once the organisation has started reviewing it and moved it beyond the received stage, the option is no longer available.
Sign in at app.dapplehq.com.
Find the submission in your Creator Dashboard in the submitted section.
Click the three-dot (…) Actions menu on the right-hand side of the submission row.
Select Withdraw.
Confirm when prompted. The submission returns to Draft and disappears from the organisation's queue.
Open the Draft, make your edits, and resubmit.
What happens if I paid a submission fee and then withdraw?
If your submission required a payment, withdrawing does not automatically trigger a refund. When you resubmit after withdrawing, Dapple will require a new payment. You will then need to request a refund for the original payment from the organisation directly. This is why messaging the organisation about small changes is the better route if a payment was involved — it avoids the payment-refund cycle entirely.
Scenario | What happens to your payment |
No payment made — withdraw and resubmit | No financial impact — submit again at no cost |
Payment made — withdraw and resubmit | New payment required on resubmission; request a refund for the original from the organisation |
Payment made — message the organisation instead | No financial impact — the organisation amends the details on your behalf |
Can I see my submission details even if I can't edit them?
Yes. You can view all your submission details at any time from your Creator Dashboard — form answers, uploaded files, payment records, and messages. Nothing is hidden from you after submission. If you need to retrieve or reference what you submitted, open the submission from your dashboard and it's all there.
Best practice
Check your submission before you hit Submit. Use the preview step to review your answers and attachments before confirming.
Message the organisation for small corrections. A quick message is faster than withdrawing, avoids payment complications, and most organisations are happy to update minor details.
Withdraw only when significant changes are needed. If the change is substantial — different supporting materials, a major reworking of answers — start fresh with a clean resubmission.
Check the deadline before withdrawing. Withdrawing and resubmitting only works if the project is still accepting submissions. Confirm the deadline before you withdraw.
Factor in payment before withdrawing. If you paid, contact the organisation first. Agreeing the change informally is far simpler than managing two payments and a refund.