We are excited to announce that the Peach Round of Season 1 Grants is officially open!
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Timeline
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Open Round: 28 August 2025 – 10 December 2025
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Notification: Applicants informed within 4–6 weeks of submission. Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis until funds are disbursed.
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Grant Closeout: 4 months after contract signatory.
Peach Round Pools
Growth Pool
Timeline: 28 August – 10 December 2025
Estimated Grants: 6
Grant Size: $25,000 cUSD (milestone-based: 20% upfront, 80% on delivery)
The Growth Pool supports Stage 2 projects already delivering measurable impact on Celo and positioned to scale. These grants aim to accelerate products and public goods that significantly grow daily transactions and align with Season 1’s core intents.
Eligibility & Focus
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Must demonstrate 10k–100k daily transactions on Celo mainnet.
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Project should be deployed, open to the public, and open source or published.
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Includes incremental feature development for ecosystem products or public goods.
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For-profit and VC-backed companies are eligible if proposals clearly deliver high-impact outcomes for the Celo community.
Not Eligible
- Ongoing salaries, pure marketing spend, events, liquidity provision, token listings, or general VC investment.
Evaluation Rubric
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Season 1 alignment
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Open source commitment
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Demo quality
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Team strength
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Metrics / KPIs
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Correct stage classification
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Understanding of demand
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Financial sustainability plan
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Discretionary factor
Scale Pool
Timeline: 28 August – 10 December 2025
Estimated Grants: 2
Grant Size: $50,000 cUSD (milestone-based: 20% upfront, 80% on delivery)
The Scale Pool funds Stage 3 projects with proven traction and the capacity to significantly expand their reach and impact. These grants are intended for mature teams delivering complex, production-grade solutions that can accelerate the network toward Season 1’s core growth objectives.
Eligibility & Focus
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Must demonstrate 100k–500k daily transactions on Celo mainnet.
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Project must be deployed, open to the public, and open source or published.
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Supports major improvements or incremental features for established ecosystem apps and public goods.
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For-profit and VC-backed companies are eligible if proposals clearly deliver transformative outcomes for the Celo community.
Not Eligible
- Ongoing salaries, pure marketing spend, events, liquidity provision, token listings, or general VC investment.
Evaluation Rubric
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Season 1 alignment
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Open source commitment
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Demo quality
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Team strength
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Metrics / KPIs
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Correct stage classification
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Understanding of demand
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Financial sustainability plan
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Discretionary factor
General Information for Peach Round
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Grant Disbursement: Milestone-based (20% upfront, 80% on delivery).
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KYC & Contracting: Required with Prezenti prior to disbursement.
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Feedback: All unsuccessful applicants will receive feedback.
Boost Pool
Alongside Peach, the Boost Pool will remain open throughout Season 1.
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Funding Available: $150,000 cUSD total; grants range $5,000–$10,000 cUSD.
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Status: Invitation-only, open until funds are disbursed.
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Eligibility: Live apps (ideally MiniPay miniapps) with a proven track record in other ecosystems.
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Process: Streamlined due diligence in close collaboration with the Celo Foundation DevRel team.
Apply now to Peach Round and help accelerate Celo’s Season 1 growth objectives.