Request for Proposal : Innovative Grant Programs & Managers
Request for Proposal : Innovative Grant Programs & Managers
Funded Grants
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Thank ARB Milestone 1bAmplifying Impact – Bonus Funding for Outstanding GG20 Arbitrum Round Projects
Direct grants are allocated through RFPs for registry development, such as reputation systems and advanced analytics, with fund allocation via conviction voting and delivery through Gitcoin Grants Stack. Contributor incentives reward those maintaining the registry and conducting analyses. Novel funding mechanisms like MACI conviction voting are explored, positioning the program as an innovator within the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Funding Ask : 335000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
Cartographer Syndicate
The program uses Ethelo’s platform for identifying impactful projects through expert reviews, a predefined rubric, and the Ethelo algorithm. The weighted evaluation avoids popularity contests and cronyism, prioritizing projects exceeding expectations in the Arbitrum ecosystem. Blind expert reviews provide unbiased data, and Ethelo’s algorithm ensures transparent, consensus-driven allocation.
Funding Ask : 335000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
The Arbitrum Accelerator or Convex Funding Pilot
As projects achieve specific milestones, rewards increase non-linearly
Funding Ask : 230000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
Farcaster builder program
Funding will involve partnering with Farcaster builder KOL and channels, allowing real users to vote by 'Liking' on Farcaster. Popular voting is done by quality users and work streams; expert voting by top builders as measured by Github, onchain, and social graph. Tools include Farcaster and a Tenfold whitelabeled Arbitrum builder client. Methodology differs from contests like Rounds.wtf and Jokerace, addressing past issues like spam. No further development funding is necessary.
Funding Ask : 273000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
GIV-Arb Ecosystem Accelerator Program
The allocation methodology involves two QF rounds and a bounty component for Giveth projects adding an Arbitrum address. This prepares them for the Arb ecosystem. The four program phases are: Onboarding/ARB address bounty phase: Rewards existing and new Arbitrum projects for adding an Arbitrum address, with bounties distributed at phase end.
Funding Ask : 162100
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
Oasis Onchain Quick Grants
Oasis Quick Grants aims to expand Arbitrum's tech, community, and governance in the Global South. It provides quick funding (1K-5K ARB) to 15 projects, enhancing contributors, governance, and education within 8-9 weeks. The 75,000 ARB pool supports DeFi, NFTs, governance, and more. Proposals are submitted on Charmverse, reviewed in 3-5 days with biweekly check-ins and a final report by August 15.
Funding Ask : 85752
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
Oxcart Delegation Engine
Delegate Redelegation Incentive Program (DRIP): Weekly lottery prize for redelegated delegates performing useful activities, with Twitter announcements and outreach.
Funding Ask : 82000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
ReFi in Arbitrum
Funds ReFi projects based on milestone achievements, rewarding overperformance. CharmVerse powers the grant process, ensuring transparency and ease of use. Expert reviewers, selected for their ReFi and Arbitrum knowledge, will choose grantees using an evaluation rubric designed by the Program Manager.
Funding Ask : 350000
- Thank ARB Milestone 1b
RWA Innovation Grants (RWAIG)
The program offers support across the lifecycle of RWA development, aiming to attract new protocols and kickstart the RWA vertical.
Funding Ask : 380000