# Complete Guide to Arbitrum DAO Grants

## Funding Sources
1. **Arbitrum Foundation Grants** — Direct funding from the Foundation
2. **Arbitrum DAO Treasury** — Funding through DAO governance voting
3. **LTIPP (Long-Term Incentive Pilot Program)** — Liquidity incentives
4. **STIP (Short-Term Incentive Program)** — Short-term incentives

## Application Portals
- Foundation Grants: https://arbitrumfoundation.notion.site/Arbitrum-Foundation-Grants-Program
- DAO Proposals: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/

## Funding Priority Areas
- **DeFi Protocols**: AMMs, lending, derivatives, structured products
- **Developer Tools**: Arbitrum-specific toolchains, testing frameworks
- **Cross-chain Infrastructure**: Bridges, interoperability
- **Gaming & NFT**: On-chain games, NFT marketplaces
- **User Growth**: Tools that lower barriers to entry

## Application Process (DAO Treasury)
1. Post an [RFC] thread on Arbitrum Forum
2. Community discussion (at least 1 week)
3. Publish formal proposal to Tally/Snapshot
4. DAO vote (7 days)
5. Execute if approved

## Funding Ranges
- Foundation Grants: $10K - $500K
- DAO Treasury: No cap (depends on proposal)
- LTIPP: $50K - $5M (ARB token incentives)

## Keys to Success
- **Arbitrum-specific Value**: Why Arbitrum and not other chains
- **TVL/User Metrics**: Existing on-chain data to support your case
- **Community Consensus**: High engagement in Forum discussions
- **Detailed Milestones**: Milestone-based payment structure

## Reference Resources
- Arbitrum Forum: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/
- Grants Page: https://arbitrumfoundation.notion.site/
- Tally: https://www.tally.xyz/gov/arbitrum