Following the feedback from our last application in May, we&rsquo;ve been working hard to showcase our commitment to the Polkadot ecosystem with initiatives&nbsp;entirely self-funded and without any support from Polkadot or its subsidiaries. Some of which include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: We hosted a hands-on developer session for over 100 participants, aimed at breaking down the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (<a href="https://youtu.be/s1LzG9xp7mk?si=GDuba-D9gWEeCFy1">Kindly check it out</a>.)</li>
<li>Smart Contract Campaign: We launched<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view"> a campaign dedicated to building with the Polkadot SDK</a>, driving awareness and encouraging adoption among developers in our network.</li>
<li>On-going Program: We are <a href="https://lu.ma/geww1nhq">currently empowering developer</a> with the essential tools and hands-on guidance to build using Ink! and substrate parachains&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This treasury proposal aims to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and expanding the understanding of Polkadot's SDK for dApp development in Nigeria(and beyond), where misconceptions limit its adoption. Through comprehensive training, bootcamps, and hackathons, our goal is to demonstrate Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains, empowering developers to build impactful decentralized applications on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem and establishing it as a vital player in the region&rsquo;s growing tech landscape. Kindly review the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0">full proposal </a>via the link below:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0</a>

Following the feedback from our last application in May, we&rsquo;ve been working hard to showcase our commitment to the Polkadot ecosystem with initiatives&nbsp;entirely self-funded and without any support from Polkadot or its subsidiaries. Some of which include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: We hosted a hands-on developer session for over 100 participants, aimed at breaking down the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (<a href="https://youtu.be/s1LzG9xp7mk?si=GDuba-D9gWEeCFy1">Kindly check it out</a>.)</li>
<li>Smart Contract Campaign: We launched<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view"> a campaign dedicated to building with the Polkadot SDK</a>, driving awareness and encouraging adoption among developers in our network.</li>
</ul>
This treasury proposal aims to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and expanding the understanding of Polkadot's SDK for dApp development in Nigeria(and beyond), where misconceptions limit its adoption. Through comprehensive training, bootcamps, and hackathons, our goal is to demonstrate Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains, empowering developers to build impactful decentralized applications on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem and establishing it as a vital player in the region&rsquo;s growing tech landscape. Kindly review the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0">full proposal </a>via the link below:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nSzJdyt6yWx9_XMruqhZTQwPmUom_SaSxjJDUFT0U5Y/edit?tab=t.0</a>

Polkadot Growth Initiative

Treasury

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

## Dispatch Origin

Must be [`Config::SpendOrigin`] with the `Success` value being at least
`amount` of `asset_kind` in the native asset. The amount of `asset_kind` is converted
for assertion using the [`Config::BalanceConverter`].

## Details

Create an approved spend for transferring a specific `amount` of `asset_kind` to a
designated beneficiary. The spend must be claimed using the `payout` dispatchable within
the [`Config::PayoutPeriod`].

### Parameters
- `asset_kind`: An indicator of the specific asset class to be spent.
- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The beneficiary of the spend.
- `valid_from`: The block number from which the spend can be claimed. It can refer to
  the past if the resulting spend has not yet expired according to the
  [`Config::PayoutPeriod`]. If `None`, the spend can be claimed immediately after
  approval.

## Events

Emits [`Event::AssetSpendApproved`] if successful.

- **Problem Statement:** Addressing misconceptions limiting Polkadot's SDK adoption in Nigeria and beyond.
- **Significance:** Showcasing Polkadot's versatility, empowering developers, and establishing Polkadot in the region's tech landscape.
- **Proposed Solution:** Comprehensive training, bootcamps, and hackathons to onboard new developers and expand understanding of Polkadot's SDK.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Increased developer adoption, impactful decentralized applications, and Polkadot's recognition in the tech ecosystem.

#1261 Polkadot Growth Initiative

No Active Proposals