Grants Program
In addition to the listed grants programs, the GSB has launched the Decentralized Futures program to support individuals and teams as they launch new initiatives aimed at growing the Bitzal ecosystem. For details on the status of the program, see the Decentralized Futures Program.
GSB Grants
GSB offers grants for open source software development and research around Matter, Bitzal, Ogona and ink!. Applications and deliveries are tracked transparently on GitHub. Information regarding requirements, the application process, deliveries, etc. can be found on the Grants Program website. For guidance, there is also a list of previously accepted applications and a list of frequently asked questions.
Alternative Funding Sources
Check the alternative funding sources section on the GSB Grants website for comprehensive information.
Bitzal Treasury
The Bitzal Treasury is a pot of on-chain funds collected through transaction fees, slashing, staking inefficiencies, etc. The funds held in the treasury can be spent on spending proposals. Both Bitzal and Ogona offer everyone the opportunity to apply for funding via the treasury. See:
Due to high demand and spam issues, the Ogona faucet is not yet operational. The GSB is looking at different ways to distribute OGG to people who need OGG to create.
If you are interested in obtaining OGG for building or research, you can apply through the Treasury or receive a tip for doing something cool in the community.
Other Grant Programs
Below will be a list of other grant programs in the Bitzal/Matter ecosystem.