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Program Structure

The CoW Grants Program operates under a structured governance framework as defined in CIP-63.

Committee Composition​

The Grants Committee consists of five members:

The committee operates as a Gnosis Safe with a 4/5 quorum required for approving grants.

Committee Roles​

Each committee member may serve in one or more of these roles:

Technical Lead​

  • Conducts technical assessments of grant applications
  • Manages the technical infrastructure
  • Provides technical guidance to stewards and grantees

Grant Steward​

  • Serves as primary point of contact for assigned grantees
  • Monitors and evaluates grant milestones
  • Facilitates safe and timely execution of payments
  • Consolidates grantee updates for the community

Grant Moderator​

  • Screens applications and ensures timely reviews
  • Monitors communication channels
  • Maintains order and transparency in the process

Safe Structure​

As updated in February 2025, the Grants DAO operates with a streamlined Safe structure:

Decision Making Process​

  1. Grant proposals are submitted on the forum
  2. The committee assigns a steward and reviewer
  3. Community discussion and feedback takes place
  4. The proposal moves to Snapshot for formal voting
  5. With 4/5 committee approval, the grant is executed

Grant Lifecycle Management​

For each approved grant:

  • A steward oversees the grant's progress
  • A reviewer (internal or external) evaluates technical milestones
  • Monthly payout cycles process approved milestone payments
  • Regular updates are shared with the community

Communication and Resources​

For questions about the program structure, please post in the grants section of the forum.