From 83a547ff598fffe1b071dcfc598861bc1c9058d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: holmesworcester Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020 09:24:52 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Adds puncuation and makes some fixes for readability --- selection-process.md | 76 ++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 38 deletions(-) diff --git a/selection-process.md b/selection-process.md index 335d472..56c21bd 100644 --- a/selection-process.md +++ b/selection-process.md @@ -6,52 +6,52 @@ nav_order: 4 As a democratically-elected body entrusted with allocating community resources, ZOMG aims to be as transparent as possible. This document describes our grant selection process, and will be updated as our process evolves. -1. Applicant should make sure to be aware of the below before submitting an application +1. Applicant should make sure to be aware of the below before submitting an application: * If approved, applicants will need to go through a KYC process to be eligible for funding, though they can remain pseudonymous to the public. -* Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis, but will be reviewed every other week +* Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis, but will be reviewed every other week. * The larger the requested sum, the more diligence and milestones required -* Questions can be posted to the Zcash forum tagging @ZOMG, prior to submission -2. Applicant submits application -* From ZcashOMG.org there’s a link to the ZF grants platform +* Questions can be posted to the Zcash forum tagging @ZOMG, prior to submission. +2. Applicant submits application. +* From ZcashOMG.org there’s a link to the ZF grants platform. * Once you have finished reading about the application process and understand it, [submit your application here](https://grants.zfnd.org/create-request). This will require creating an account. -3. Form requires a complete submission -* Checklist with essential eligibility requirements (format, detail, content, metrics) -* Applications that don’t/can’t meet essential requirements can’t be submitted +3. Form requires a complete submission. +* Checklist with essential eligibility requirements (format, detail, content, metrics) must be complete. +* Applications that don’t/can’t meet essential requirements can’t be submitted. 4. Application published on the Zcash Forum under ZOMG Applicants * Community temperature check and crowdsourcing due diligence * Based on community reactions, ZOMG/applicant may introduce changes -5. ZOMG Members rank 0-3 on shared sheet, greenlight in Bi-Weekly Meeting -* Quick review by all ZOMG members to post to sheet and prepare for bi-weekly -* Conversation to proceed with diligence or nix is had in the bi-weekly -* Ineligible applications shouldn't get to and definitely not pass this stage -6. ZOMG may request improvements to application and perform additional diligence -* ZOMG may include outside experts in the process +5. ZOMG Members rank 0-3 on shared sheet, greenlight in bi-Weekly meeting. +* Quick review by all ZOMG members to post to sheet and prepare for bi-weekly meeting +* Conversation to proceed with diligence or nix is had in the bi-weekly meeting. +* Ineligible applications should not reach this stage and should definitely not pass it. +6. ZOMG may request improvements to application and perform additional diligence. +* ZOMG may include outside experts in the process. * ZOMG will review grantee’s previous grant outcomes, if any. 7. Application finalized with requested improvements -* Finalized application must meet all requirements -8. ZOMG votes on whether to approve the application or not in bi-weekly +* Finalized application must meet all requirements. +8. ZOMG votes on whether to approve the application or not in bi-weekly meeting. * Simple majority (3 of 5) with the ability for a strong-veto to halt approval and require more discussion. -9. ZOMG publishes its final decision in batches, post bi-weekly approvals -* Published decision should include a short explanation of reasoning -* Decision and explanation published on Zcash Forum +9. ZOMG publishes its final decision in batches, post approvals in bi-weekly meeting. +* Published decisions should include a short explanation of reasoning. +* Decisions and explanation are published on Zcash Forum. 10. Formal grant agreement between applicant and ZOMG/ZF * Preparing and signing any required documentation -* Agreement should specify budgets, deliverables, reporting, and disclosures -* Budgets structured with concrete milestones based on size and timeline -11. Funds disbursed by ZF / Work funded through the grant begins -* ZF will request a z-address from the grantee -* ZF disburses funds in ZEC -12. Interim check ins, support, reports, evaluation / Additional funds disbursed by ZF -* ZOMG and ZF provide necessary support over the duration of the grant period -* Quarterly reports, monthly public dev calls or report, annual report (incl. financial), may be needed depending on scope of the project -* ZOMG allocates and performs work for interim evaluation -* ZF disburses additional funds based on predefined milestones -* Interim reports submitted on Grants.io platform and posted to the Forum in the same thread as original application -* ZF to review interim reports before signing off on disbursement of additional funds -13. Option to apply for additional funding to continue the project -* Depending on the circumstances, this may happen prior to current grant ending -14. Grant period ends / Applicant delivers final report -* Final report posted to the Forum in the same thread as original application -15. ZOMG performs and publishes final evaluation -* Evaluation published on a dedicated website and Zcash Forum -* Community feedback/reactions to generate learnings for future grants \ No newline at end of file +* Agreement should specify budgets, deliverables, reporting, and disclosures. +* Budgets should be structured with concrete milestones based on size and timeline. +11. Funds are disbursed by ZF and funded work begins. +* ZF will request a z-address from the grantee. +* ZF will disburse funds in ZEC. +12. Interim check ins, support, reports, evaluation, and additional funds disbursed by ZF +* ZOMG and ZF will provide necessary support over the duration of the grant period. +* Quarterly reports, monthly public dev calls or reports, annual reports (including financials) may be needed depending on scope of the project. +* ZOMG allocates and performs work for interim evaluations. +* ZF disburses additional funds based on predefined milestones. +* Interim reports will be submitted on grants platform and posted to the forum by the grantee, in the same thread as original application. +* ZF will review interim reports before signing off on disbursement of additional funds. +13. Option to apply for additional funding to continue the project. +* Depending on the circumstances, this may happen prior to current grant ending. +14. Grant period ends / Applicant delivers final report. +* Final report posted to the Forum in the same thread as original application. +15. ZOMG performs and publishes final evaluation. +* Evaluation published on a dedicated website and Zcash Forum. +* Community offers feedback and reactions to generate learnings for future grants. \ No newline at end of file