The Retro Round is now open for submissions! This thread will help with information on how to participate. As a reminder, we started the discussion here, and we appreciate all the comments and suggestions from the community:
Submission Process
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Post in our grants category: https://forum.cow.fi/c/cow-grants-program/
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Title your post: [RETRO ROUND] Your Project Name
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Use our standard grant application template: https://forum.cow.fi/t/for-grantees-grant-application-template/2768
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Follow our grantee process guide for best practices: https://forum.cow.fi/t/for-cow-grantees-process-guide-feb-2025/2830
What to Include in Your Proposal
Focus your submission on:
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What you’re building - Be specific about deliverables
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Alignment with focus areas - Show how it fits our priorities (solver infrastructure, dev tools, MEV protection, AI agents, UX)
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Impact metrics - How will you measure and demonstrate success?
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Timeline - Your build plan through the end of the year
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Track record - Previous work that shows you can deliver (if applicable)
Important Notes
RFP vs Retro Round:
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If you’re responding to an existing RFP, → Use the traditional grant process with milestones
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If you have an original idea → Submit to the retro round
Timeline Reminder
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Now through the end of the year: Build period
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January 2026: Evaluation and funding decisions
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Updates: Share progress in your proposal thread as you build
Questions?
Drop them here or reach out to the Grants Council. We’re here to help builders succeed.
Let’s see what the CoWmunity can build!