Before applying, we ****recommend reading through the pages and following the process below to ensure your submission has a high chance of success as they contain important information for crafting your proposal!
[ ] Review the active RFP's listed on the Requests for Proposal page.
Review the Current Phase Categories to find out if your project meets the needs of the RFP. The community is invited to ask questions and participate in the discussion around each RFP.
[ ] Prepare your project - Submission Guidelines
For the best results, please read the Submission Guidelines to understand the evaluation criteria, eligibility, and tips for submitting a great proposal!
[ ] Fill out the Application
Follow the instructions on the Application Form page.
After this, your application is in progress and you will be notified via email if your grant has been chosen to progress in our process. Please monitor the email account provided in the application for correspondence from a member of our team. Failure to respond to requests before the RFP deadline can result in your application being delayed or deemed to be withdrawn.
<aside> ℹ️ If you have any questions regarding the process after reviewing the pages above, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or email [email protected].
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Duration: 1 month
Interested applicants should respond to an RFP by applying **here,** selecting the Crypto Economy Fund, and then selecting the Lending & Borrowing RFP grant category.
Once your application has been submitted, a dedicated member of THF will review your application and you will receive an email about the next steps.
Duration: 4 weeks
During the Screening & Scoping process, we will often ask clarifying and scoping questions.
The applicant will undergo a Tech Review and be assigned a Tech Reviewer that will analyze the technical components of your proposal, including documentation such as architecture and user journey diagrams. The technical reviewer will assess your team's technical capabilities, ensure the correct processes, use of Hedera Services, and design approaches are being applied to your project.
Once your application passes the Tech Review, you will be required to complete the Grant Request Form. This is an important document as it will be reviewed and ultimately judged by the Foundation Grant Committee, in addition, the legal team will use this document to draft your grant agreement.
Duration: 2 weeks
A team member from THF will submit the RFP to the Foundation Grant Committee on behalf of the applicant. The Foundation Grant Committee will review and make a formal decision on awarding the grant.
Legal will draft the agreement using the information in the Grant Request Form and the KYC/KYB process is conducted. The agreement is executed through DocuSign. The awarded project will be shared publicly and added to the Funded Grants page.