> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.towns.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Towns Protocol Grants Program > Build the future of blockchain communication ## **Overview** The **Towns Protocol Grants Program** is designed to accelerate the growth of decentralized social by funding builders who contribute meaningfully to the protocol. Our goal is to: * Drive innovation through new products and features * Onboard new projects that enhance the Towns ecosystem * Improve protocol infrastructure with better tooling, automation, and scalability Each year is divided into **two Seasons**, with **grants awarded on a rolling basis** throughout each season. This structure allows us to **adjust priorities every six months**, ensuring that grant allocations align with the protocol’s most pressing needs. ## Season One Details Grant Funding: **Up to \$250,000** Season 1 Deadline: **April 30, 2025** [**Apply Here**](https://hntlabs.deform.cc/grants) ## **Types of Grants** Towns Protocol Grants are categorized into two primary funding tracks: ### **1. Ecosystem Grants** These grants fund specific technical projects that expand the **capabilities of Towns Protocol**. We are looking for teams to: * **Build New Clients** → Develop custom interfaces and applications on top of Towns Protocol, just like propeller.chat, which launched its own independent Towns-based client. ### **2. Registry Grants** For developers building **bots, entitlement modules, and pricing models** needed for Towns Protocol: * **Develop Bots** → Automate governance, moderation, engagement, and integrations across the Towns ecosystem. * **Create Custom Modules** → Design new entitlement (access control) and pricing models that enable novel economic structures and community governance. ## **Grant Funding & Distribution** In Season 1, **River Eridanus Association** will distribute grants up to \$250k allocated in Towns tokens to fund grants across four categories: We're looking for teams to build independent clients on Towns Protocol-mobile apps, web interfaces, or something entirely new. You can build any type of product that has a forum or messaging component: Think web3 versions of Substack, Patreon, Telegram, Reddit, etc. * Check out Propeller.chat, a product feedback client built on Towns Protocol. If you want to launch your own product on top of Towns Protocol, we'll fund you. * We have an SDK to make things easier as you get started. You can find our React SDK in our docs. Bots make communities smarter. Build tools that automate **moderation, governance, notifications, or integrations** with DeFi, trading, or other apps. If it makes Towns Protocol more functional, we want to support it. Here are some ideas: * Cross-Platform Social bots (post to Towns and also Lens/Farcaster) * Wallet following bots * DAO voting bots * Music/Translation/Gaming/Meme bots Access control matters. We’re funding **token-gated systems, staking-based roles, NFT memberships, and other permission models** to give communities more control over who can do what. Here are some ideas: * Token-Staking Access (If you stake a token for a certain length of time, you can access a specific Town) * Submit a bid for a membership to a Town * NFT-Based Permissions (Different NFT traits grant unique abilities, like voting power, moderation rights, or premium content access) * Proof of Participation Roles: Users must complete tasks (e.g., voting, attending events, posting in discussions) to unlock new permissions. * POAP-Based Entry: Users must have attended specific events (verified via POAPs) to gain access. Check out the current entitlement modules implemented in Towns Protocol: [https://github.com/towns-protocol/towns/tree/main/packages/contracts/src/spaces/entitlements](https://github.com/towns-protocol/towns/tree/main/packages/contracts/src/spaces/entitlements) Monetization is key. Build **paywalls, tipping systems, subscriptions, or custom pricing models** that let communities experiment with value exchange on Towns Protocol. Here are some ideas: * Recurring weekly/monthly/yearly payments to access Towns * Time-Release Models (This Town can be joined for a certain period of time) * Auctions to create bidding for premium access to Towns * Leaderboard-driven contributions (Top supporters of a Town get recognition and special perks) Check out current pricing modules implemented in Towns Protocol: [https://github.com/towns-protocol/towns/tree/main/packages/contracts/src/spaces/facets/membership/pricing](https://github.com/towns-protocol/towns/tree/main/packages/contracts/src/spaces/facets/membership/pricing) ## Grant Review Process ### First Round | | | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Initial Review on Relevance** | We assess the project's alignment with **Towns Protocol’s mission**, its potential impact on decentralized social, and its contribution to the ecosystem. | | **Technical Assessment** | We evaluate the project's technical feasibility, scalability, potential challenges, and how it integrates with **Towns Protocol** and broader Web3 infrastructure. | | **Decision on Progression** | Reviewers determine whether the project meets our criteria for innovation, feasibility, and value to **Towns Protocol**. Successful projects move on to the second round. | ### Second Round | | | | ---------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Plan Presentation** | Selected teams present a detailed project plan, incorporating feedback from the first round. | | **Milestone & Grant Amount** | We finalize key milestones and confirm the grant amount with each team, ensuring alignment on deliverables and funding structure. | | **Q\&A Calls** | Grant reviewers and project teams engage in **Q\&A sessions** to clarify objectives, expectations, and next steps before funding is released. | ## How to Apply If you have an idea that fits, [apply for a grant here.](https://hntlabs.deform.cc/grants) We look forward to reviewing your application and if you have any questions about the grants process, please reach out to the Grants Council at [grants@towns.com](mailto:grants@towns.com).