# Transitioning to a Grants-Based Funding Model **URL:** \ **Category:** Governance\ **Created:** [May 31, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/transitioning-to-a-grants-based-funding-model/47810 "2024-05-31T22:12:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![GGuy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/gguy/32/19036_2.png) [@GGuy](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/GGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/transitioning-to-a-grants-based-funding-model/47810/1 "2024-05-31T22:12:56Z")
## Proposal to Transition the Zcash Dev Fund to a Grants-Based Model As we approach the end of the current Zcash Dev Fund allocation, it’s clear that the Zcash ecosystem is evolving. There’s growing support for transitioning the 20% Zcash Dev Fund to a grants-based model, focusing on grants and bounties that can drive innovation and community development. A straightforward way to achieve this transition by November is to specify that the Zcash Dev Fund can only be used for grant programs like ZCG and ZecHub. Additionally, this approach allows for future grant models like the Zcash Funding Bloc and Zcash Coin Weighted Voting to be funded by the Zcash Dev Fund as they develop over the next year. ### Current Context - **Zcash Community Grants (ZCG)** and **ZecHub** are currently best positioned to manage grant and bounty programs effectively. - The **Zcash Funding Bloc** is an emerging concept that needs more time (up to a year) to be fully defined, implemented, and validated. ### Proposal 1. **Rename** the Zcash Dev Fund to the Zcash Grants Fund starting in November. 2. **Specify** that these funds can only be used for grant programs like Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) and ZecHub. 3. **Allow** the community time to implement and refine other strategies like the Zcash Funding Bloc and new programs utilizing Zcash Coin Weighted Voting. ### Rationale - **Zcash Community Grants (ZCG)** has a track record of effectively managing and distributing funds for impactful projects. - **ZecHub** has demonstrated strong community engagement and the ability to run successful bounty programs. - The transition period will give the wider community an opportunity to explore and establish other potential models for fund allocation. ### Poll 1. Should we transition the Zcash Dev Fund to a grants-based model like the Zcash Grants Fund in November? _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/transitioning-to-a-grants-based-funding-model/47810/1))_ 1. Should Zcash Community Grants (ZCG) become independent? _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/transitioning-to-a-grants-based-funding-model/47810/1))_ ### Next Steps - Engage in the discussion below to share your thoughts and suggestions. - Vote in the poll to help shape the future of Zcash funding. - Let’s work together to ensure the Zcash Grants Fund is utilized effectively to foster innovation and growth within our community. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/transitioning-to-a-grants-based-funding-model/47810)._