Micro Pool grants


Welcome to the Micro Pool grant application!

We're thrilled to foster growth and innovation within the Celo ecosystem through this unique opportunity.

Successful applicants will receive a one off $2,000 cUSD grant

The Micro Pool is specifically designed to support one-off contributions that significantly enhance the Celo community, offering financial assistance to projects at the very start of their journey or providing retroactive funding to those who have already made notable contributions. From community management and open source code contributions to governance and educational content, this pool aims to nurture a truly global economy and protocol that invests in leapfrog nations and prosperity for all.

Micro Pool useful information

General information

  • One off payment of $2,000 cUSD to all successful applicants 

  • No KYC, no legal burden on the recipient

  • No multiple applications for the same project/concept.

  • For unsuccessful applications there will not be detailed feedback; we are subjectively reviewing projects individually.

  • When the pool is empty, applications will close unless replenished.

What this pool is not

  • A free-for-all petty cash.

Eligibility for this pool

  • True bootstrapping for projects at the start of their journey. 

  • Can be a small company or an individual applying.

  • Can nominate someone who has contributed greatly to the Celo ecosystem, unpaid.

  • Retroactive funding by request or discretion to support individuals going above and beyond in the ecosystem. Some examples might be:

    • Community management

    • Open source code contributors

    • Governance management

    • Educational content