Application Open for XRPL Grants Wave 5!
Tags: xrpl, xrplgrants, blockchain, opensource
Published: 2023-02-07 18:06:08

[XRPL Grants](https://xrplgrants.org/) is now accepting applications for the Wave 5 cohort through **March 26, 2023, 11:59pm Pacific Time**. XRPL Grants funds software developers interested in building technical standards and solutions using open-source technology to help grow the XRP Ledger Community. 

## Wave 5 Call for Applications

In Wave 5 XRPL Grants seeks applications for any project built on the XRPL and involves some technical development. Projects should contain open-source components, be technically feasible, and benefit the broader XRPL community. 

XRPL Grants strongly encourages applications from women and non-binary developers and teams, as well as other underrepresented groups from the XRPL community. 

Types of projects that may be funded in Wave 5 include, <u>but are not limited to</u>:

**Tokenization**

- Real World Assets (RWAs)
- Utility NFTs (i.e.Rewards/Loyalty Programs/Ticketing/Membership)
- Music/Entertainment Rights
- Proof of Existence (e.g. Certificates, Degrees, Legal Ownership)
- Decentralized Science (DeSci)


**Infrastructure & Security**

- Data API
- Data Visualization Tools

**Developer Tooling/Usability**

- 
Client Libraries/SDKs

**Decentralized Finance (DeFi)**

- Financial Inclusion
- Regenerative Finance (ReFi)
- Payments
- Ecommerce 
- Digital Remittances
- Humanitarian Aid
- Merchant Integration

**Sustainability/Social Impact**
Additional Projects that leverage the XRPL to better society and the environment

## Important Deadlines and FAQs
The complete application process for Wave 5 takes roughly 3-4 months.

**Applications Open**: February 7 - March 26, 2023 (Early applications encouraged!) 

**Review and Judging**: April 2023
There are multiple stages of review; applicants can expect to be notified of their project status within 6-8 weeks after their submission, including whether or not they will be moving forward to the next stage.
- Review Stage 1: Application and technical screenings to ensure the project meets general eligibility requirements in the spirit of the XRPL Grants program.
- Review Stage 2: In-depth review by the XRPL Grants Judging Committee to determine finalists.

**Finalist Interviews**: May 2023
30-minute interview with members of the XRPL Grants Team and Judging Committee. 

**Awarding**: June 2022
Awarded projects will be notified and publicly announced.
 
## Info Sessions

We invite anyone interested in learning more about XRPL Grants to attend a live information session: 

- Zoom Info Session: Wednesday, Feb 15, 8am PT ([Register to Attend](https://ripple.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016757846219/WN_S2iU7WlhQXapUwRsY3WmCQ)) 
- Discord AMA: Tuesday, Feb 21, 9:30am PT (Join the [XRPL Developers Discord](https://discord.com/events/886050993802985492/1071089861760667739) to learn more!) 
- Zoom Info Session: Tues, Mar 7, 2pm PT ([Register to Attend](https://ripple.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516757848246/WN_tgmJjw9WR_6c_H0TZh9YiA)) 

## Apply Now 

Apply to Wave 5 at [xrplgrants.org](https://xrplgrants.org/).

Have additional questions? Check out the [FAQ page](https://xrplgrants.org/faq) and join the [XRPL Developers](https://discord.gg/5mbkkscgpv) Discord!