How to Apply for a Grant

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Application Steps

1. Review existing materials:
   • Read the Process Guide and Grant Agreement Terms
   • Check the Grants Program Forum Section for similar past proposals
   • Review RFPs if you’re looking for ideas
2. Create a forum post:
   • Visit the CoW Grants Program section
   • Click “New Topic” and use the Grant Application Template
   • Be sure to include all required sections and a clear funding request
3. Engage with feedback:
   • Respond to community questions and committee feedback
   • Refine your proposal based on discussions
   • Work with your assigned Steward (if one engages with your proposal)
4. Submit to Snapshot:
   • After sufficient discussion, submit your proposal to Snapshot
   • Include a link to the forum discussion and the final version of your application
   • Ensure you include a link to the CoW DAO Grant Agreement
5. Proposal voting:
   • The voting period lasts three days
   • The committee members vote based on the evaluation criteria
   • Update your forum post with the Snapshot link

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Evaluation Criteria

1. Feasibility: Can your proposal be implemented within the current stage of the CoW Protocol ecosystem?
2. Impact: How significantly will your project benefit the CoW ecosystem?
3. Workload estimation: Is your time and resource estimation reasonable?
4. Technical expertise: Do you have the skills and experience to deliver the proposed outcomes?

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After Approval

1. A Steward will be assigned if not already done
2. You’ll need to deliver according to your milestones or time-based commitments
3. Request reviews through the forum when milestones are complete
4. Payments are typically processed at the end of each month, after review

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Contact and Support

• Post in the CoW Grants Program forum section
• Visit the #grants channel in the CoW Protocol Discord