Following the feedback from our October 2024 application, <a href="../referenda/1261#673b62ce245ac9841fd2633d">which recommended adjusting our budget to $30K&ndash;$40K</a> for support, we have streamlined our initial initiative to $16K. We were also advised to apply for the Event Bounty, but after previously reaching out, we were informed that funding for Nigeria was limited, and our request was denied.
Despite these challenges, we remain committed to expanding the Polkadot developer community and showcasing how Polkadot extends beyond core blockchain development, not just for building parachains and custom blockchains but also for scalable decentralized applications, similar to other leading blockchain networks.
Demonstrating Our Commitment We have self-funded multiple Polkadot developer training programs, including:
<ul>
<li>Polkadot 2.0 Developer Training: Hosted a hands-on developer session with 100+ participants, simplifying the complexities of Polkadot 2.0. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1LzG9xp7mk">Check it out!</a>)</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/Fj_LI4zgWqg?si=wC0Qm0UdpfrhBNBu">Workshop on Ink! Smart Contracts:</a> A practical session on setting up, testing, and deploying Ink! smart contracts.</li>
<li><a href="https://youtu.be/4iSMMXCWLTA?si=fP9sVK9nrLX2DOxy">Polkadot Smart Contract Campaign:</a> Focused on blockchain development using the Polkadot SDK, driving awareness and adoption.</li>
<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hnqYFPmoP_MS08QYPPJTdJXemP_QUSUc/view">Smart Contract Development Campaign</a>: Launched an initiative to encourage developers to build with the Polkadot SDK, fostering innovation within our network. Proposal Goals This proposal seeks to expand on these efforts by onboarding new developers and enhancing the understanding of Polkadot&rsquo;s SDK for dApp development globally. Through comprehensive training, curriculum development, and hackathons, our mission is to:</li>
<li>Showcase Polkadot&rsquo;s versatility beyond parachains.</li>
<li>Empower developers to build impactful dApps on Polkadot&rsquo;s robust ecosystem.</li>
<li>Establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Kindly review the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">full proposal</a> via the link below.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwlush1o6EWFirz3gxS3Z1rx81kB3iqjaC7qglZDtGQ/edit?usp=sharing</a>

Polkadot Growth Initiative  (Revised)

Treasury

Propose and approve a spend of treasury funds.

## Dispatch Origin

Must be [`Config::SpendOrigin`] with the `Success` value being at least `amount`.

### Details
NOTE: For record-keeping purposes, the proposer is deemed to be equivalent to the
beneficiary.

### Parameters
- `amount`: The amount to be transferred from the treasury to the `beneficiary`.
- `beneficiary`: The destination account for the transfer.

## Events

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

- **Problem Statement:** Limited funding for initiatives in Nigeria and challenges in expanding the Polkadot developer community.
- **Significance:** Showcasing Polkadot's versatility beyond core blockchain development and fostering innovation within the network.
- **Proposed Solution:** Expand efforts through onboarding new developers, enhancing Polkadot's SDK understanding, and conducting hackathons globally.
- **Expected Outcomes:** Establish Polkadot as a key player in the global blockchain and tech landscape.

#1428 Polkadot Growth Initiative (Revised)

No Active Proposals