zomg/how-to-apply-update.md

# How to Apply

**Before submitting your application please note:**

* If your Grant is approved you will have to go through a Know Your Customer (KYC) process and sign legal documentation with the Zcash Foundation prior to receiving any funds.  
* Applications can be submitted anytime but will be reviewed every two weeks. 
The larger the sum you are requesting the more likely the ZOMG will require more time to evaluate your proposal as well as requiring more milestone payouts.
* Be sure your project fits as [one of the things we fund](https://zcashomg.org/what-we-fund.html) else it will quickly be rejected.
* You can read about our completed internal evaluation process HERE (link to new evaluation process page needed)


_If you are not sure you are ready to submit an official application_ for a Grant please feel free to post your idea on the forums in the [Grants](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/Grants/33) category and tag @ZOMG with any questions. 

**Please take the time to review this entire page before submitting an application.** 

## Ready to go? Good! 

1. Submit your application [here](https://grants.zfnd.org/create-request). This will require creating an account on the ZOMG grants platform
   * Be sure to be as complete as possible! This is the most important step!
   * We need to know what you are doing, why you are doing it, and your experience with this kind of project. 
2. After submitting your application on the grants platform,  your application will be put into the grants platform cue. 
3. Once approved on the grants platform you will receive a notification and should post your application on the Zcash Community forum [here](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/Grants/Applications/36) in the applicants category linking to your application.  
   * This step is to gather community feedback about your project. 
   * Be ready for some open and honest feedback and engagement with Zcash community members!
4. ZOMG members will evaluate your application, review community feedback on a rolling basis, and provide a Yes/No to continue with the application process.
5. If you receive a No your application will be closed on the grants platform and an explanation will be posted on your forum thread.  
6. If you receive a tentative Yes then ZOMG may request improvements to your application and perform additional due diligence:
   * This step may include asking outside experts to weigh in on technical aspects your project
   *  You may also be required to provide additional information about your background or experience
   *  You may required to add milestones tied to incremental payouts to assure project follow through
7. ZOMG will vote during their bi-weekly meetings for a final Approval or Rejection of your Grant.
   * We strive to make this process as fast as possible while maintaining due diligence.
   * Our bi-weekly cadence means your application could be approved or rejected in just a couple weeks time 

8. You will be notified on the forums and the grants platform that your Grant has been Approved or Rejected


If you are approved for a Grant, Congratulations! You will be put in touch with the Zcash Foundation to gather your payment details and complete the required KYC documentation. 

One you are working on your project you will be required to post community updates and milestone achievements as defined in your application. Once the project is complete we will post a final evaluation on your forum thread. Once the project is complete you can apply for additional funding.


# Ready to apply?
The next step is to visit the Zcash Grants portal, create an account, and begin your application.
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