If you're reading this, you're as interested as we are in promoting Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and the ever growing Web3 ecosystem.
This page will cover the basics of the Radicle Grants Program's ethos, application processes, and structure.
The focus is on technical projects, such as additions to core Radicle software or components of Web3 infrastructure that interact with Radicle, or adoption of some part of the Radicle stack (e.g. Radicle Drips SDK).
Below are high level things we look for:
- Your project has sustainability front and center. A project that has a plan to be self-sustaining and maintained for the long run will shine above others. We would love nothing more than to have a Radicle grant act as seed funding for projects that create value well beyond the grant's initial window.
- Your project is open source through and through. It ideally contributes to some core Radicle product features and reflects a deep empathy for others working on FOSS. This includes an understanding of the importance of documentation, maintainability, extensibility, testing, and clean coding principles.
- You have strong and relevant experience. We're looking for pros who have a proven track record in whatever language, frameworks, and tooling are needed to get a project past the finish line.
All work must adhere to the following criteria:
All code produced during your grant must be open-sourced with proper licensing (Apache 2.0, GPLv3, MIT or Unlicensed).
All code must not rely on closed-sourced software or infrastructure to be fully functioning.
We will not fund projects that support any illicit activity (gambling, money laundering, etc.).
We take licensing and proper recognition very seriously. We want to celebrate not just your work, but the work of the giants whose shoulders we are building on. Any attempt to pass work that is not yours off as your own will be grounds for immediate termination of work without pay. Please feel free to start a discussion if you are unsure on any work.
We see project ideas coming from 2 main sources:
- If you have an idea for the Radicle or web3/FOSS ecosystem, we'd love for you to apply.
- You can file an application using the template. More on this in the process section.
Requests For Proposals (RFPs)
- The Core Development team may create an RFP, but anyone from the community may as well.
- Anyone is welcome to apply to complete the work associated with an RFP.
- We accept applications to tackle RFPs from multiple individuals and teams. This means you may be in competition for a grant. Where it makes sense, we may also award one grant across multiple teams.
💰 If you write an RFP, you may collect a referral bonus equal to 5% of the total size of any associated grant that is accepted and completed.
No matter the source of the project idea, the entire application process will be transparent and public on Radicle channels.
The scope of Radicle Grants includes the following:
- Feedback before/during the application process
- Funding
- Feedback on delivered milestones
Outside of these 3 Fs, the grant will not provide a hands-on assistance or mentorship experience.
We are expecting individuals and teams who are planning to own the work from start to finish.
We are expecting grantees to work closely with their respective Core Development teams. For example, if you are building a new interface or integration for Drips, you should be working closely to get feedback from them.
For inquiries with the Drips team, please join their Discord here.
For inquiries with the Radicle team, please join their Zulip here.
This group will act as signers of the Radicle Grant Program's multi-sig, which will ultimately fund projects.
The Radicle Grants Committee is made up of core Radicle team members, Radicle community members, and outside folks who have some sort of related domain expertise.
- Grants Lead: Bordumb (Radicle Community)
- Abbey Titcomb (Core Team)
- Nader Dabit (Ecosystem)
- Nassar Hayat (Core Team)
- Reverie (comprised of Derek Hsue and Larry Sukernik from the Radicle Community)
Speak to anyone on this list if you need help with legal documents or remittances.
- Grants Lead: Bordumb (Radicle Community)
- Abbey Titcomb (Core Team)
Please see more info in /governance here
As noted, we expect applications to be based on existing RFPs or an open application.
The entire process includes these 3 steps:
3. Payment
Projects that touch (a) the core source code, (b) extend core features through 3rd party integrations, or
(c) enhance our own Grants work, such as R&D or Grants infrastructure.
For example, building plug-ins for popular IDEs like JetBrains that utilize the Radicle CLI.
Previous example(s):
- 3rd Party Integration: IDE - Jetbrains Plugin #1
- 3rd Party Integration: IDE - VSCode Plugin #1
- 3rd Party Integration: Package Management - Research
- Governance Research: DAO Governance - Research
Projects that adopt some Radicle product feature, such as the Drips SDK.
For example, using Radicle Drips as the infrastructure to help build an HR/payroll system or research crowdfunding system.
Previous example(s):
- TBD
In lieu of a grant, you may find info below helpful to fund any projects you have in mind.
Radicle may organise, sponser, or in some capacity of another participate in hackathons.
These can be a great avenue for funding.
Below is a list of hackathons Radicle has sponsored in the past:
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