# FIL-RetroPGF Round 2: Key Dates and Overview

Source: https://dspyt.com/Filecoin-retropgf-r2
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Submitted by pfedprog.eth on 2024-10-11 UTC, 1 upvote, 0 comments

## Summary

The Filecoin community is launching FIL-RetroPGF Round 2, a grant initiative to reward projects that showed significant impact between April and September 2024. Stage 1, Project Showcase, runs from September 30 to October 14, 2024, when participants submit a project name, category, 50-word description and URL to the designated GitHub thread. Badgeholders review applications from the Application Intake stage (October 14 to November 4, 2024) and evaluate and vote from November 11 to November 25, 2024. Approved projects are to receive funds through DRIPs starting in December 2024.

## Article

The Filecoin community is launching FIL-RetroPGF-2, a grant initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding impactful contributions within the Filecoin ecosystem. This round will focus on projects that have demonstrated significant impact between April and September 2024. Through a structured, multi-stage process, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work, receive feedback, and potentially secure funding.

Key Stages of FIL-RetroPGF Round 2

Stage 1: Project Showcase (September 30 – October 14, 2024)

During this initial stage, participants can present their projects to highlight the impact they’ve made. The objective is to gain visibility and feedback before the formal application stage. Projects should submit brief descriptions on the designated GitHub thread, including:

Project Name

Category

50-word Description

URL (e.g., project website or GitHub repo)

Sharing your submission on social media with hashtags (#filretropgf #filecoin) is encouraged, as increased visibility can influence badgeholders when they evaluate projects.

Stage 2: Application Intake (October 14 – November 4, 2024)

This phase requires participants to submit a detailed application form, which will be reviewed by badgeholders to assess the project’s impact during the evaluation period (April to September 2024). Clear and thorough documentation of contributions is essential.

Stage 3: Badgeholder Evaluation & Voting (November 11 – November 25, 2024)

Badgeholders will assess each submission based on its overall impact on the Filecoin ecosystem. They will allocate funding to projects in accordance with these evaluations.

Stage 4: Vote Aggregation, Funding Allocation, and Distribution (December 2024)

The final stage will aggregate votes and allocate funding to projects based on the badgeholders' decisions. Approved projects will receive their funds through DRIPs starting in December.

Why Participate?

This initiative offers more than just funding. It serves as a platform to enhance visibility and receive feedback from the Filecoin community, helping teams refine their work and further contribute to the ecosystem. It’s an opportunity to showcase contributions and engage deeply with the Filecoin network.

Ready to Get Started?

Keep an eye out for application guidelines, and on September 30, head over to the GitHub thread to submit your project details and share your work on social media to increase engagement!

For ongoing updates and to connect with the community, follow Filecoin on Twitter.

Further Resources

Demystifying the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM)

Unlocking the Full Potential of Filecoin with the FVM

Filecoin Storage Network Energy Consumption Data Challenge

What is a blockchain address?

Blockchain Data Indexer with TrueBlocks

Ethereum Security Data Collection Ideas

Filecoin RetroPGF Substack

FIL-RetroPGF

Stage 1: Project Showcase

Stage 2: Application Intake Guidelines (14th October - 4th November)