Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can apply for a Grant?

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not a citizen of, or located in, a country or territory on a OFAC Sanctions List. Individuals should have technical development skills or expertise. The primary target for this grants program is software developers.

Do I have to receive a grant in order to build on the XRP Ledger?

No, XRP Ledger is an open source, public, permissionless and decentralized blockchain that anyone can develop on. We encourage you to build and develop your project using the technical resources on XRPL.org and in the wider XRP community. The XRP Ledger Developers Discord is also a great place to connect and engage with others in the XRPL community.

When is the application deadline?

Wave 4 applications open on August 16th, and will close on October 14th at 11:59 PM PT. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis during that time. See the homepage and timeline for additional information about the review process.

What information will I need to provide on the application?

To apply, you will need to provide:

A GitHub repository with a proof-of-concept or prototype
A detailed description of your project
Key milestones and budget (view template here)
A budget outlining how you intend to spend the requested funds
A plan for licensing your work
An explanation of how your project will benefit the XRPL community

What is the range of award amounts?

Awards range between $10,000 and $200,000 per project.

Awards of $100,000 and greater are typically for developers who have already successfully completed a comparable project.

How should I determine what size of an award to apply for?

The award amount you request should be determined by the scope of work that you wish to complete using your grant. Your application must contain milestones/ scope of work and a budget breakdown detailing how you intend to spend any awarded funds.

What types of projects will be considered for a grant?

All projects must add value to the XRPL ecosystem and involve a technical component. See the Grantees page for examples of awarded projects.

How mature does a project need to be in order to apply for a Grant?

All projects must have a prototype or proof-of-concept that we can review on GitHub. The minimum is at least a few days of work (e.g. a proof of concept created over the course of a weekend or during a hackathon). We will not fund projects that are just an idea or do not show sufficient initial work. Additionally, the reviewers are looking for overall effort, not just base code.

What are the tax implications of receiving a grant?

Often this money is treated as taxable income, but recipients are responsible for determining the tax implications of receiving an award based on their respective countries’ tax laws and compliance requirements.

How do I start building on XRPL?

There are many ways to interact with the XRP Ledger, including client libraries (SDKs) in JavaScript, Python, and Java. There are also APIs available over HTTP (JSON-RPC) and WebSockets. For a tutorial on how to send money look here. For reference docs, see XRPL.org.

I don’t know if XRPL Grants is the right program for me.

There are other funding mechanisms to build on the XRPL. See the XRPL Funding Page to see if Grants is the proper funding mechanism for your project.

What are the XRPL Grants Terms & Conditions?

Terms and Conditions for XRPL Grant can be viewed here. Grantees are expected to adhere to the Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct, and to support making the XRPL community welcoming and harassment-free.

How can I learn more?

If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@xrplgrants.org

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