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Submit grant application to the Climate Solutions Round. This is a two-step process:
First: Update existing project grant or for new grantees: create your project in Builder
The Climate Solutions Round is on Arbitrum so you will need ETH on Arbitrum for gas (transaction) fees. We recommend Hop Exchange as a good choice for bridging between L2s. Coinbase also has a direct ETH to Arbitrum capability where you can buy ETH and then choose where to send it.
Here’s a Grantee Onboarding video for new grantees (updated 11 April 2024)
Grants need to be formatted using Markdown syntax. Here’s a Markdown Cheat Sheet and a great little Markdown Tutorial for practice.
Markdown Quick Tip for Images: One of the easiest ways to include photos is to utilize the Post Image Tool located at: https://postimages.org/. All you need to do is upload the photo and then copy the link into the markdown image code: 
For Past Grantees: Hypercerts Info (Minting a hypercert is optional but recommended)
Second: Apply to the Climate Solutions Round by the deadline shown at the top of the CCN Climate Solutions Portal. Early bird deadline is for a guaranteed review prior to the start of the round.
Here’s a How to Apply to the Climate Solutions Round video
**Reminder: Once you apply to a round, you will no longer be able to change your grant so be sure to preview it before you apply!
Here’s an informative blog on how to qualify/apply for the additional Celo cUSD Matching Funds
Onboard your community so they are prepared to support your project
The basics: Onboard to Web3
Open a non-custodial wallet. Here is a resource: Getting Started with Metamask
Learn about Web3 & Metamask Wallet Course
Crypto wallet safety & security is important. Watch for resources from @Gitcoin & @Climate_Program
The Climate Solutions Round is on Arbitrum to ensure lower gas (transaction) fees. We recommend Hop Exchange as a good choice for bridging between L2s. Coinbase also has a direct ETH to Arbitrum: you can buy ETH and then choose where to send it.
Passport: New for GG20
For #GG20, contributors will be assigned a Passport Score based on the onchain activity associated with their wallet; therefore, using a wallet that has some onchain history is important.
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Read This: Gitcoin Community Hub Safety First Tips
Share with your followers: How to donate to the Climate Solutions Round video
Shill your project on a Twitter (X) Space: Event Calendar
Outreach: Grantee Marketing Guide
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Review these security suggestions prior to matching fund disbursement
Send a note of thanks to your supporters via X (Twitter)
Continue updating your supporters on the impact of the funds raised
Provide feedback & suggestions for how to improve the Climate Solutions Round
Questions & Suggestions? Please join the official CCN Telegram group here: https://t.me/climatecoordinationnetwork