Ecosystem Grants
Ecosystem Grants
The EDP accepts proposals for Ecosystem Grants on a rolling basis for projects that enhance and expand the SHx ecosystem. It welcomes innovative ideas across a wide range of categories that contribute to the SHx ecosystem's growth and development.
Eligible Project Categories
Ecosystem Grants can be offered in support of various initiatives, including, but not limited to:
Infrastructure and tooling development
Community engagement and education programs
Integration solutions
Governance tools and improvements
Research and analysis projects
Application Process
Initial Submission
Expected impact on SHx ecosystem
Brief project overview
Team background
Estimated resource requirements
You may upload a slide deck/presentation to answer these questions or use the text entries in the form
Full Proposal (by invitation)
Detailed project description and technical specifications
Implementation timeline with clear milestones
Comprehensive budget breakdown
Team qualifications and experience
Success metrics and KPIs
Long-term maintenance and sustainability plan
An interview may be required
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are evaluated based on:
Potential impact on SHx ecosystem
Technical feasibility
Team capability and track record
Resource requirements and cost efficiency
Implementation timeline
Long-term sustainability
Innovation level
Community benefit
Grant Structure
Funding is disbursed based on achievement of predetermined milestones
Regular progress check-ins with the EDP team
Technical support and mentorship available when needed
Final deliverable requirements specified in grant agreement
Reporting Requirements
Grant recipients must provide:
Milestone completion reports
Final project documentation
Open source code (where applicable)
Community engagement metrics
Also see General Eligibility
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