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# 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

1. 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
2. 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

Initial applications can be submitted at <https://sghd.co/grants>

#### 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](/ecosystem/edp/general-eligibility.md)