opened 02:31PM - 02 Sep 25 UTC
📋 Grant Application
👀 Ready For ZCG Review
### Terms and Conditions
- [x] I agree to the [Grant Agreement](https://9ba4718…c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded
- [x] I agree to [Provide KYC information](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_7d9e73d16b584a61bae92282b208efc4.pdf) if funded above $50,000 USD
- [x] I agree to disclose conflicts of interest
- [x] I agree to adhere to the [Code of Conduct](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-code-of-conduct/41787) and [Communication Guidelines](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-communication-guidelines/44284)
- [x] I understand all milestone deliverables will be validated and accepted by their intended users or their representatives, who will confirm that the deliverables meet the required quality, functionality, and usability for each user story.
- [x] I agree that for any new open-source software, I will create a `CONTRIBUTING.md` file that reflects the high standards of Zcash development, using the [`librustzcash` style guides](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#styleguides) as a primary reference.
- [x] I understand when contributing to existing Zcash code, I am required to adhere to the project specific contribution guidelines, paying close attention to any [merge](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#merge-workflow), [branch](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-history), [pull request](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-review), and [commit](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages) guidelines as exemplified in the `librustzcash` repository.
- [x] I agree to post request details on the [Community Forum](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33)
- [x] I understand it is my responsibility to post a link to this issue on the [Zcash Community Forums](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) after this application has been submitted so the community can give input. I understand this is required in order for ZCG to discuss and vote on this grant application.
### Application Owners (@Octocat, @Octocat1)
https://github.com/EMAKASH
### Organization Name
Zcash East Africa
### How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants
Discord
### Requested Grant Amount (USD)
$1,000
### Category
Community
### Project Lead
```project-lead.yaml
Name:kasumba Emmanuel
Role:Lead Zcash East Africa
Background:Educator,Community builder
Responsibilities:Onboarding web3 developers into Zcash ecosystem in East African region
```
### Additional Team Members
```team-members.yaml
- Name:Kakooza Vianney
Role:fouder Decentracode community
Background:web3 Developer
Responsibilities:Tutor
```
### Project Summary
Zcash East Africa is aimed at educating people about financial privacy and also the adoption of $ZEC
### Project Description
Empowering financial freedom through zero-knowledge cryptograph
Building the future of private digital cash
### Proposed Problem
-Lack of privacy in public blockchains
-Financial censorship and surveillance
### Proposed Solution
-Teaching people about Zero-knowledge proofs
-Teaching people about uncensorable payments
### Solution Format
-Through hosting events ,workshops and meetups
### Dependencies
Decentracode developers community
### Technical Approach
Tthrouh our active x handle [@ZcashEast_Afri](https://x.com/ZcashEast_Afri)
### Upstream Merge Opportunities
N/A
### Hardware/Software Costs (USD)
$400
### Hardware/Software Justification
We need to record, videography and also proper audio for everyone to see and hear
### Service Costs (USD)
$450
### Service Costs Justification
-Renting a place to Host the meet up.
-Transpotation
### Compensation Costs (USD)
$150
### Compensation Costs Justification
-Hackthon winners $100
-Contributors $50
### Total Budget (USD)
$1000
### Previous Funding
No
### Previous Funding Details
No
### Other Funding Sources
No
### Other Funding Sources Details
_No response_
### Implementation Risks
-Limited funds
### Potential Side Effects
N/A
### Success Metrics
-Attendance
-Impact
### Startup Funding (USD)
$1000
### Startup Funding Justification
The need to pay for venue in time before the actual date
### Milestone Details
```milestones.yaml
Strategic Goals for the Meetup
-Educate youth and entrepreneurs on privacy-focused finance.
-Showcase real-world Zcash use cases (e.g. shielded payments, QR code processors).
-Build local community momentum for future DAO and crypto initiatives.
```
### Supporting Documents
```files.yaml
https://x.com/ZcashEast_Afri/status/1962469558364606968
```