Eligibility and Application
Before diving into the application process, let's go over the eligibility criteria:
- Project code has to be open-source: closed-source code is not eligible
- Swarm Association prioritizes grant proposals that are aligned with the topic of the current wave, but also accepts proposals that benefit Swarm's ecosystem as a whole
- Community traction: Swarm Association asks projects to showcase community traction
The more detailed your description, with links and documentation, the better your chances of success. The grant team will evaluate how you plan to leverage Swarm's technologies and how the project is aligned with the values of the Fair Data Society. Projects all over the world are welcome to apply.
The Application Process
To apply for a grant, visit the Grants website and fill in the application form with the required data. It's important to know that applications are evaluated during 3-month grant wave periods. The evaluation process might take up to one month.
Onboarding Meeting and Formal Agreement
If your application passes the initial review, your grant will either be immediately approved or you might be invited to an online meeting with the Grants Team. During this meeting, you may be asked to provide additional information about your project, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions related to the program.
Upon approval, you'll need to sign a formal agreement that outlines concrete milestones that you must achieve, and the corresponding timeline, in order to be eligible for receiving the payment. Setting the milestone and completion data is up to the grantee, so you can adjust according to your schedule and needs.