# Recipient Application

Nominees must explicitly apply for the grant program. After a nomination, they are notified via email and instructed to apply through the Glow platform.

## Applying for the Glow Grant

Once nominated, contributors receive an email notification and are invited to apply through the Glow platform.

### Application Steps

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in sequence:

1. **Account Creation:** Create an account or log in with existing credentials.
2. **Terms and Documentation:** Review and accept the [Terms of Service](/documents/terms-of-service.md) and [Code of Conduct](/documents/code-of-conduct.md).
3. **Eligibility Confirmation:** Complete a questionnaire covering:
   * Age verification (must be 18+)
   * Location check (not in sanctioned regions)
   * Sanctions list verification
   * Employment status (not employed by Ripple or affiliated organizations)
   * Status check (not currently a Scout or Judge)
   * Funding verification (work was not previously funded)
4. **Wallet Registration:** Connect an XRPL wallet using supported providers (Xaman, GemWallet, etc.).
5. **Application Information:** Submit additional details:
   * Previous XRPL grants participation (Yes/No)
   * Previous XRPL accelerator participation (Yes/No)
   * Website (optional)
   * GitHub profile (optional)
   * X/Twitter account (optional)
   * Additional relevant information (optional)

After submitting the application, the information is reviewed by administrators before final grant approval and disbursement.

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For questions about the recipient application process, contact <info@xrpl-commons.org>.


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