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Expand Up @@ -11,49 +11,21 @@ The Celo ecosystem offers a variety of funding mechanisms, with a strong focus o

Explore these opportunities to maximize your funding potential.

## Build Your Onchain Reputation
![Celo Funding Programs](/img/build/funding.png)

Establishing a strong onchain reputation increases your chances of securing retroactive funding.
Learn more about the programs below.

Here’s how you can get started:
## From Idea to MVP to your first users

1. **Create a project profile on [Karma GAP](https://docs.gap.karmahq.xyz/how-to-guides/integrations/celo-proof-of-ship)**: Build credibility by showcasing your contributions and activity.
Here’s how you can get started:

1. **Apply for monthly rewards with [Proof of Ship](https://celo-devs.beehiiv.com/subscribe)** Demonstrate consistent progress for automated retroactive rewards.

## Apply for Grant Opportunities

There are various grant opportunities for builders in the Celo ecosystem, with funding available at different stages of your project. To maximize your chances of receiving rewards, include your Karma GAP project profile when applying.

![Celo Funding Programs](/img/build/celo-programs.png)

1. **[Prezenti Grants](https://www.prezenti.xyz/)**

2. **[CPG Retroactive Funding](https://www.celopg.eco/programs)**

## Ecosystem-Led Funding Opportunities

Expand your funding sources with ecosystem partner initiatives.

1. **[Celo Builder Fund](https://www.celopg.eco/programs/celo-builder-fund)**: Funding for builders in the Celo ecosystem

2. **[Celo Support Streams](https://www.celopg.eco/programs)**: Submit your Support Stream application and earn bi-weekly CELO incentive budgets

3. **[Proof of Impact](https://www.divvi.xyz/)**: Automate gas fee revenue splits to fund your app.

4. [Builder Rewards - Celo PG x Talent Protocol](https://www.celopg.eco/programs) - 10.000 CELO/ month

5. **[Commons Builder Income](https://www.commonsprotocol.xyz/)**: Apply for CBI and earn daily rewards

6. **[GoodBuilders Program](https://gooddollar.notion.site/GoodBuilders-Program-1a6f258232f080fea8a6e3760bb8f53d)**: A year-long initiative offering \$220k in rewards for building with G$.

7. **[Glo Dollar Liquidity Flywheel](https://www.glodollar.org/articles/glo-dollar-and-celo-public-goods)**: Around $40,000 will be donated to Celo Public Goods, thanks to a $1M Glo Dollar (USDGLO) holding from Mento. Projects that increase Glo Dollar liquidity will receive more funding.

## Accelerators/ Incubators

1. **[Celo Camp](https://www.celocamp.com/)**: The ecosystem’s flagship accelerator that helps elevate projects to the next level.

2. **[Celo Africa DAO Incubator](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRgbeFNKulww_-8w-LsK7-3lAR72NUVCinvyr2MUHW9MfsIg/viewform)**: Supports projects by priming them for usage and adoption.
1. **[Prezenti Grants](https://www.prezenti.xyz/)**

## Funds

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