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Grants
Arrow grants fund meaningful contributions to the project — engineering work, research, tooling, documentation, and more. Unlike bounties (which are scoped tasks with fixed payouts), grants are for larger, self-directed proposals where you define the scope and timeline.
Who can apply?
Grants are open to anyone — community members, independent contributors, and external teams. You don't need to be a core contributor to apply.
What gets funded?
- Engineering research and prototyping
- Software tooling for Arrow projects
- Documentation and educational resources
- Community programs and outreach
- Design and UX work
Grant sizes
| Tier | USDC | $ARROW | Typical scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Up to $1,000 | Up to 4,000 | 1–2 week project |
| Medium | $1,000–$5,000 | 4,000–20,000 | 1–2 month project |
| Large | $5,000+ | 20,000+ | Multi-month, reviewed by DAO |
Large grants require a DAO governance vote before approval.