Welcome to the Core Grants Program by Mina Foundation! The project's mission is to empower and support innovation within the Mina ecosystem.

Embark on a journey of contribution and innovation with these simple steps:

1. 🍴 Fork and Propose: Start by forking this repository. In the RFCs directory, create a new markdown document using our RFC template to share your innovative ideas.
2. 💬 Pull Request for Feedback: Commit your RFC document to your fork and open a pull request here. This is where your ideas get discussed and refined with community inputs.
3. 🎨 From RFC to RFP: Once an RFC is finalized, it evolves into an RFP (Request for Proposal) stage where we issue grants for fulfilling the RFC objectives.
4. 🔄 Creation and Delivery: This cycle continues until there exists tangible results — be it software, designs, or other forms of output.

Your innovative solutions could receive grants from Mina Foundation, subject to milestone achievements and Mina Foundation's KYC/AML requirements.

• 🌐 Ecosystem Advancement: Here, we focus on proposals originating from RFCs, covering specific scopes and deliverables.
• 🌍 Public Goods: Aimed at supporting new developments, maintenance, or enhancement of Mina Protocol.

Ready to make an impact? Check out our Project Board for all open grants. Submit your proposal directly under the relevant issue, and ensure to follow our proposal submission form template for completeness.

Join our vibrant community on our dedicated Discord Channel for all your queries and discussions. We're here to support your journey every step of the way!

If you have an idea but want to elicit preliminary feedback from the community, the Mina Research Forum is a fantastic place to share and discuss your thoughts, gather insights, and engage with knowledgeable members who are passionate about Mina and its development.