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How to Apply for a Grant

This page provides an overview of the application process. For complete details, please refer to the official Process Guide on the forum.

Application Steps​

  1. Review existing materials:

  2. Create a forum post:

  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

Evaluation Criteria​

Proposals are evaluated based on:

  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?

After Approval​

If your grant is approved:

  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

Contact and Support​

For questions about the grants program: