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# How to apply
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Interested in applying? Be sure to read and understand the grant application process first. Then follow the link below to apply.
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## Application process
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1. Make sure to be aware of the below before submitting an application
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* If approved, applicants will need to go through a KYC process to be eligible for funding, though they can remain pseudonymous to the public.
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* Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis, but will be reviewed every other week
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* The larger the requested sum, the more diligence and milestones required
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* Questions can be posted to the Zcash forum tagging @ZOMG, prior to submission
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2. Submit application
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* From ZcashOMG.org there’s a link to the ZF grants platform
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* Submit application here. Will require creating an account.
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3. Form requires a complete submission
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* Checklist with essential eligibility requirements (format, detail, content, metrics)
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* Applications that don’t/can’t meet essential requirements can’t be submitted
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4. Application published on the Zcash Forum under ZOMG Applicants
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* Community temperature check and crowdsourcing due diligence
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* Based on community reactions, ZOMG/applicant may introduce changes
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5. ZOMG Members rank 0-3 on shared sheet, greenlight in Bi-Weekly Meeting
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* Quick review by all ZOMG members to post to sheet and prepare for bi-weekly
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* Conversation to proceed with diligence or nix is had in the bi-weekly
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* Ineligible applications shouldn't get to and definitely not pass this stage
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6. ZOMG may request improvements to application and perform additional diligence
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* ZOMG may include outside experts in the process
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* ZOMG will review grantee’s previous grant outcomes, if any.
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7. Application finalized with requested improvements
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* Finalized application must meet all requirements
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8. ZOMG votes on whether to approve the application or not in bi-weekly
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* Simple majority (3 of 5) with the ability for a strong-veto to halt approval and require more discussion.
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9. ZOMG publishes its final decision in batches, post bi-weekly approvals
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* Published decision should include a short explanation of reasoning
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* Decision and explanation published on Zcash Forum
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10. Formal grant agreement between applicant and ZOMG/ZF
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* Preparing and signing any required documentation
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* Agreement should specify budgets, deliverables, reporting, and disclosures
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* Budgets structured with concrete milestones based on size and timeline
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11. Funds disbursed by ZF / Work funded through the grant begins
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* ZF will request a z-address from the grantee
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* ZF disburses funds in ZEC
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12. Interim check ins, support, reports, evaluation / Additional funds disbursed by ZF
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* ZOMG and ZF provide necessary support over the duration of the grant period
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* Quarterly reports, monthly public dev calls or report, annual report (incl. financial), may be needed depending on scope of the project
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* ZOMG allocates and performs work for interim evaluation
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* ZF disburses additional funds based on predefined milestones
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* Interim reports submitted on Grants.io platform and posted to the Forum in the same thread as original application
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* ZF to review interim reports before signing off on disbursement of additional funds
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13. Option to apply for additional funding to continue the project
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* Depending on the circumstances, this may happen prior to current grant ending
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14. Grant period ends / Applicant delivers final report
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* Final report posted to the Forum in the same thread as original application
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15. ZOMG performs and publishes final evaluation
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* Evaluation published on a dedicated website and Zcash Forum
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* Community feedback/reactions to generate learnings for future grants
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## Ready to apply?
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2020-12-05 06:07:29 -08:00
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The next step is to visit the Zcash Grants portal, create an account, and begin your application.
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[Apply now](https://grants.zfnd.org/create-request){: .btn .btn-primary .fs-5 .mb-4 .mb-md-0 .mr-2 }
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