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How to Apply for a Grant

Before you apply​

  • Review the Grants overview to understand scope and tiers
  • Check Previous Grants to see what's been funded before
  • Browse open issues and discussions in the Arrow GitHub to make sure your idea isn't already in progress

Application process​

1. Draft your proposal​

Write up a short proposal covering:

  • What you're building — clear description of the deliverable
  • Why it matters — how it benefits the Arrow project or community
  • Timeline — milestones and estimated completion date
  • Budget — requested USDC and $ARROW amounts, with breakdown
  • Your background — relevant experience or past contributions

2. Submit on GitHub​

Open a new issue in the Arrow DAO repo using the grant proposal template. Label it grant-proposal.

3. Community review​

Proposals are open for community feedback for at least 7 days. Core contributors and DAO members may comment, ask questions, or suggest changes.

4. Approval​

  • Small and medium grants are approved by core contributors
  • Large grants proceed to a DAO governance vote

You'll be notified via the GitHub issue once a decision is made.

5. Work and payment​

Once approved, you'll be onboarded to the project. Payments are released against milestones — typically 50% upfront and 50% on completion, though this varies by grant size.

Tips for a strong proposal​

  • Be specific about deliverables — vague proposals are harder to approve
  • Show prior work or relevant experience where possible
  • Start smaller if you're new to the community; build trust with bounties first