Celo
Celo
Celo public goods round
A community round funding projects that bring mobile-first payments and public goods to Celo.
- Grant size
- $2K–$25K
- Paid in CELO or Celo stablecoins
- Time to apply
- Left to apply, closes Oct 13
- Funding model
- Quadratic funding
- Community donations matched from a shared pool.
- Typical decision
- 3 weeks
- From submission to an answer
Preview data. Confirm amounts and dates on celo.org before you apply.
About the program
This round uses community donations and a matching pool to fund projects that serve Celo users, especially in regions where mobile payments matter most.
Projects with broad community support receive a larger share of the matching pool.
What they fund
- Mobile-first payment apps
- Local community and education programs
- Open-source tools for Celo builders
Who can apply
- Projects building on or serving Celo users
- A public project page with recent updates
- Work that fits the round's public goods focus
How applying works
Apply to the round
Register your project before the application deadline.
Collect donations
Community members donate while the round is open.
Matching is calculated
The matching pool is split based on the number of donors.