Which applications are currently accepted?

Applications for the zkLink Grants Program can be submitted across the sub-categories defined in the current domain categories (Link) Future domain categories of the zkLink Grant Program will encourage applications from different parts of the community with different strategic priorities.

Ineligible Application:

While grants across the current domain sub-categories can be submitted, submissions that include ANY of the following characteristics will not be approved:

• Illicit trade, money laundering, or any criminal activity
• “Virtual Asset Services,” including public token launches and holding/selling/issuing virtual assets on behalf of others.
• Any provision of funds (direct or indirect) to sanctioned persons or projects involving such persons.
• Requests involving endorsement from zkLink Labs.
• The project or team is based in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, or other prohibited jurisdictions based on OFAC-sanctioned countries.

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Creating a Fantastic Grant Application

Your project will have a much better chance of being accepted into the Grant Program if it has the following:

Your Project

• Show zkLink alignment
• Implement growth-based milestones and KPIs
• Show timeline of mainnet launch within 3 months of application (if not achieved already)
• Demonstrate a competitive edge that differentiates it from other projects in the ecosystem
• Demonstrate uniqueness and growth potential
• Demonstrate a proven track record of success
• Ensure your project’s public profile is appropriate for your current stage of development (ie: a pre-alpha project may not have a website yet, but a finished project about to launch likely should)