> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gainforest.earth/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gainforest.earth/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant/rewilding-grant-conditions.md).

# Grant Conditions

Please read this before applying. By submitting a Project page on Bumicerts, you agree to these conditions.

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## The grant

Each selected community receives **USD 1,000** to run a **3-month Project** using Bumicerts.

Projects must deploy **AudioMoth bioacoustic sensors**. Passive audio data collection must be central to the Project. Biodiversity observations and Tainá are optional supporting tools.

Funds can be used for AudioMoth hardware, equipment, programming, and logistics related to your Project. AudioMoth hardware is deducted first from the USD 1,000 grant; the number of units depends on your Project scope and number of sites.

## Eligibility

To apply:

* you must be a community, organization, or group actively working in conservation or environmental stewardship
* you must have, or be willing to set up, a crypto wallet to receive funds via Bumicerts
* you must be able to deploy AudioMoth sensors and manage field recordings
* you must be able to complete the Project within 3 months

## Before funds are released

Before funds are released:

* GainForest will review your Project page and may ask you to refine it
* once approved, you will sign a contract outlining your agreed deliverables, milestones, and AudioMoth deployment plan
* funds are only released after the contract is signed

## During the Project

During the Project:

* AudioMoth sensors must be deployed as agreed in your Project plan
* all data collected must be made public on your Bumicerts Project page as Project updates
* this includes field recordings, deployment records, observations, annotated clips, and datasets
* you must post regular updates so the community can follow your progress
* if you form a Data Council, you must post a short summary of each meeting as a Project update on Bumicerts

## Data Council

Forming a Data Council is optional.

Data Council members advise on data privacy, consent, and how Project data should be shared, published, or kept private. They do not necessarily annotate the data.

Data Council stipends are funded separately from the USD 1,000 grant:

* USD 50 per member
* up to 5 members
* sent to the local champion’s wallet via Bumicerts
* the local champion is responsible for disbursing payments to each Data Council member
* you choose who is on your Data Council

A Data Council should help review questions such as:

* what data is safe to publish publicly
* whether any locations, species, people, or cultural knowledge should be protected
* what context should be included when data is shared
* whether any evidence needs review before it is posted

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[Data Council](/for-nature-stewards/for-organizations/gainforest-data-council.md)
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## Timeline

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### July — applications open

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply before **8 August**, or earlier if all **10 spots** are filled.
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### Early August — selection and contracts

Selected Projects are announced. Successful applicants refine deliverables, sign contracts, and discuss AudioMoth shipping or procurement.
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### August Week 2 — orientation

Selected grantees join onboarding for the platform, public updates, AudioMoth deployment, Q\&A, and next steps.
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### Mid August to September — Projects begin

The 3-month Project period starts. Grantees deploy AudioMoth sensors, upload evidence, and post public updates on Bumicerts.
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## Payments

All payments go directly to crypto wallets via Bumicerts.

The USD 1,000 grant and Data Council stipends are separate payments. The payment schedule will be outlined in your contract.

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Please make sure you control the wallet you provide. GainForest cannot recover funds sent to the wrong wallet address.
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## If things change

Life happens. If your Project needs to change direction, let the GainForest team know as early as possible.

## Related pages

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[Rewilding the Web Grant](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant.md)
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[Write Your Project Page](/for-nature-stewards/overview-1/rewilding-the-web-grant/rewilding-project-page-guide.md)
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