Retroactive Grant Proposal Template
Use this template for the body of your proposal post. Read how to apply before submitting.
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1. Applicant Information#
- Applicant Name / Team Name:
- Email Address:
- Project Name (see brand guidelines):
- Project Website (if applicable):
- Source Code Repository (if applicable):
- Provide a brief introduction to yourself or your team, including relevant development experience and your involvement with the Sia ecosystem.
- Include links to any team GitHub profiles or previous projects.
2. Project Description#
Please keep all answers as concise as possible.
- Project Summary (50–100 words)
- Describe the project, its purpose, and the problem it addresses.
- Completed Development Work
- Describe the development work that has been completed, including major features, functionality, and technical architecture or accomplishments.
- Describe how the project is currently hosted, operated, and maintained.
- Looking Ahead
- Explain how the project is expected to remain available, functional, or useful to the Sia ecosystem.
- Describe any anticipated improvements or additional development. Future development commitments are not required for Retroactive Grant eligibility.
- Provide links or instructions allowing reviewers to access, test, or otherwise verify the project's functionality.
3. Demonstrated Ecosystem Value#
Please keep all answers as concise as possible.
- Contribution to the Sia Ecosystem
- Explain how the project has meaningfully benefited Sia, its users, developers, or other ecosystem participants.
- Adoption and Usage
- Describe who is currently using your project and how it is being used.
- Provide evidence of meaningful adoption or usage, which may include:
- Active users, installations, or usage statistics
- Network activity or transaction data
- Integrations with other Sia applications or services
- Community adoption, feedback, or testimonials
- Other relevant indicators of ecosystem value
4. Grant Request#
Please keep all answers as concise as possible.
- Requested Grant Amount (USD):
- Funding Justification
- Explain why the requested amount is appropriate given the completed development work, its complexity, and its demonstrated value to the Sia ecosystem.
- Previous Funding or Support
- Disclose any previous grants, sponsorships, or other funding received for the work covered by this proposal, including funding from the Sia Foundation.
- Are you a resident of a restricted jurisdiction? Yes / No. Will your bank account be in one? Yes / No