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+---
+id: funding
+title: Funding Opportunities
+sidebar_label: Funding
+description: An Overview of Funding Opportunities within the Polkadot Ecosystem.
+keywords: [funding, grants, decentralized futures, treasury, bounties]
+slug: ../funding
+---
+
+import DocCardList from '@theme/DocCardList'; import MessageBox from "../../components/MessageBox";
+import "../../components/MessageBox.css";
+
+<MessageBox message="For fundraising in a decentralized, transparent, and regulatory compliant manner within the ecosystem, check out the [Polimec parachain](https://www.polimec.org/)." />
+
+:::tip
+
+Check out the [programs](programs-index) for numerous ecosystem support opportunities.
+
+:::
+
+<DocCardList />
+
+If you are certain you want to apply for a W3F grant, head straight to the
+[application process documentation](https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/Process/how-to-apply).
+Alternatively, the flowchart below outlines where we think the grants program fits in relation to
+other popular funding opportunities.
+
+## Funding Opportunities Overview
+
+```mermaid
+flowchart LR
+    A(Project Focus)
+    A -->|Development| B[Stage of Development]
+    A -->|Research| C[Grants Program]
+    A -->|Other| D[Business model exists]
+    B -->|Existing POC| E[Treasury]
+    B -->|No POC| F[Grants Program]
+    D -->|No|H[Treasury]
+    D -->|Yes|J[Venture Capital]
+    style C stroke:#e83e8c,stroke-width:2px,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
+    style E stroke:#e83e8c,stroke-width:2px,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
+    style F stroke:#e83e8c,stroke-width:2px,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
+    style H stroke:#e83e8c,stroke-width:2px,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
+    style J stroke:#e83e8c,stroke-width:2px,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
+
+    click C "https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/Process/how-to-apply" "Apply now"
+    click F "https://grants.web3.foundation/docs/Process/how-to-apply" "Apply now"
+    click H "https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/en/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury" "https://wiki.polkadot.network/docs/en/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury" _blank
+
+For a longer list and a description of the programs listed below, check out
+[our page on alternative funding opportunities](./grants.md#alternative-funding-sources).
+
+## Funding FAQ
+
+1. _Will the grant be awarded to those delivering a complete product that everyone in the ecosystem
+   can use?_
+
+The grant does not necessarily require a finished product. It can be awarded at various stages of a
+project’s development. The goal is to support ongoing progress, so even partial advancements are
+eligible.
+
+2. _After receiving a grant, can a team request funds from the treasury to continue development, or
+   will they be advised to opt for other existing funding options, like
+   [Polimec](https://www.polimec.org/)? Is that possible?_
+
+Teams can indeed request additional funds from the treasury after the initial grant. The grant is a
+great way to demonstrate capability and commitment to the community. Continued support would depend
+on community approval, but proving the project’s value through initial funding can help.
+
+3. _Since the grant will be awarded in stablecoin, why isn’t the bounty requested in stablecoin?_
+
+Grants are not awarded in stablecoin. Grant applications are denominated in USD but will be
+converted to DOT at the time of payment. Currently, it’s not feasible to fund bounties directly with
+stablecoins. However, as this is programmable, we might explore potentially managing multiple assets
+through an AH address controlled by curators in the future, similar to the classic setup on the
+relay chain.
+
+4. _Will there be publicity for the bounty? That is, will social media be created where potential
+   candidates can learn about the requirements, steps to participate, and so on?_
+
+All grant-related information will be available on GitHub for easy access. However, we do not plan a
+dedicated social media presence. Instead, we’ll advertise the bounty individually and rely on word
+of mouth.
diff --git a/polkadot-wiki/sidebars.js b/polkadot-wiki/sidebars.js
@@ -174,6 +174,20 @@ module.exports = {
             "general/contributors",
           ],
         },
+        {
+          type: "category",
+          label: "Funding",
+          description: 'Programs for Grants, Bounties, Ambassadors and many more inititatives.',
+          link: {
+            type: 'doc',
+            id: 'general/funding',
+          },
+          items: [
+            "general/grants",
+            "general/decentralized-futures",
+            "learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury",
+          ],
+        },
         {
           type: "category",
           label: "Programs",
@@ -185,9 +199,7 @@ module.exports = {
             slug: '/programs-index',
           },
           items: [
-            "general/decentralized-futures",
             "general/decentralized-voices",
-            "general/grants",
             "general/bug-bounty",
             "general/ambassadors",
             "general/alpha-program",
@@ -271,7 +283,7 @@ module.exports = {
           link: {
             type: 'generated-index',
             title: 'Basic concepts about Polkadot',
-            description: 'Everything about staking, accounts, OpenGov, treasury, transactions, tokens and NFTs.',
+            description: 'Everything about staking, accounts, OpenGov, transactions, tokens and NFTs.',
             slug: '/learn-basics-index',
           },
           items: [
@@ -336,7 +348,6 @@ module.exports = {
                 },
               ],
             },
-            "learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury",
             {
               type: "category",
               label: "Tokens and Assets",