Grant Proposal:IPFS-search engine

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/-meta--grant-platform-improvement.md

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 name: "[META] Grant Platform Improvement"
 about: Suggest a change or improvement to the Grant Platform
 title: ''
-labels: meta
+labels: topic/meta
 assignees: parkan
 
 ---

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/microgrant.md

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 ---
-name: Microgrant Application
-about: Adoption Microgrant Program
-title: 'MIcrogrant: <Your Title Here>'
+name: Microgrant Application 
+about: Adoption Microgrant Program ⚠️ on hold until Q1 2021 ⚠️
+title: 'Microgrant: <Your Title Here>'
 labels: type:microgrant
 assignees: parkan
 

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/rfp-proposal.md

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 ---
 name: RFP Proposal
-about: A proposal fulfilling an RFP
+about: A proposal fulfilling an RFP ⚠️ on hold until Q1 2021 ⚠️
 title: 'RFP Proposal: <Your Project Title>'
 labels: type:RFP
 assignees: ''

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/tracking-issue.md

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+---
+name: Tracking Issue
+about: Tracking issue for a grant proposal in review (maintainers only, please)
+title: "[TRACKING] <Grant Name Here>"
+labels: tracking issue
+assignees: parkan
+
+---
+
+<!-- don't forget to tag this with the grant type + add to Grant Lifecycle project -->
+
+Tracking for <GRANT PROPOSAL PATH IN THIS REPO>

BOUNTIES.md

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 ## Support and Payments
 Bounties are paid out by the originating party.
+
+## Note
+Bounties are just one aspect of the IPFS project's overall grant program. Check out the top level of the [IPFS Grant Platform repo](https://github.com/ipfs/devgrants) to see the big picture.

FOCUS.md

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+# Quarterly Focus
+
+## Current Focus (Q2 2020): COVID-19 Relief
+The COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine have created numerous challenges. We'll be giving special consideration to proposals using IPFS to combat the effects of the crisis, such as:
+
+* Direct relief efforts
+* Epidemiological Data durability and dissemination
+* Supply chain reorganization
+* Remote work
+* Community support networks and resilience
+* Access to educational materials, online coursework, libraries, etc
+
+_(see also [COVID-19 Open Innovation Grants](https://research.protocol.ai/posts/202003-covid-grants/) from PL research)_
+
+## Previous
+
+### Q1 2020: Hello World
+For the soft launch of the Grants Platform in early 2020 our focus was simple: listen to our community members, invite them to the table, and concentrate on the projects that address the biggest community needs.
+
+#### Highlights:
+* [Rust IPFS](https://github.com/ipfs/devgrants/tree/master/open-grants/ipfs-rust) implementation addressing demand from embedded and web3 developers

MICROGRANTS.md

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 # Adoption Microgrants
 
+|:warning: The IPFS team are not funding any new proposals in this repo until Q1 2021. This platform is still open for discussing grants for future funding, to submit proposals that could be funded from other interested parties, or to propose funding of your own for projects you'd like to see exist!|
+|---|
+
 ## About
 
 The IPFS Adoption Microgrants are intended to encourage experimentation with, and adoption of IPFS across a range of fields. They are offered with the understanding that decentralized technologies are a rapidly developing field with many unknowns, and do not make complete technical success of the proposal a prerequisite for the award.
 
+Microgrants aligned with this quarter's [Focus Area](FOCUS.md) will be given priority consideration.
+
 ### Intended Audience
 These grants are intended for independent developers, small studios, non-profits, activists, and researchers. The ideal candidate is a domain expert exploring integrating decentralized technologies into their work, particularly broadly used tools or frameworks. Open Source work is preferred, but exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
 
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 ## Support
 The grant fund is contributed by [Protocol Labs](https://protocol.ai/) on a quarterly basis.
+
+## Note
+Adoption microgrants are just one aspect of the IPFS project's overall grant program. Check out the top level of the [IPFS Grant Platform repo](https://github.com/ipfs/devgrants) to see the big picture.

README.md

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 # ipfs-grants
-|beta|
-|---|
 
-_:warning: WARNING WARNING WARNING: This is a *beta version* of the grant platform. Grant specifications, process, and tooling are all subject to change (in particular, any dollar award amounts should be treated as tentative). Please open a [META issue](https://github.com/protocol/ipfs-grants/issues/new?assignees=parkan&labels=&template=-meta--grant-platform-improvement.md&title=) with any concerns_
+|:warning: The IPFS team are not funding any new proposals in this repo until Q1 2021. This platform is still open for discussing grants for future funding, to submit proposals that could be funded from other interested parties, or to propose funding of your own for projects you'd like to see exist!|
+|---|
 
 Welcome to the IPFS Grant Platform! The Grant Platform connects grant makers with builders and researchers in the IPFS community. Whether you represent a foundation that wants to move the space forward, a company looking to accelerate development on the features your application needs, or a dev team itching to hack on IPFS tools, you've come to the right place. Take a look at the supported grant types and available funding + work opportunities below.
 
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 ### RFP
+
+|⚠️ on hold until Q1 2021 ⚠️|
+|---|
+
 Projects too large for a bounty are specified as RFPs and can range from more complex feature work on IPFS to entirely new tools and libraries. 
 
 To see open RFPs and learn more about the proposal process see [RFPs](rfps). RFPs may be funded by Protocol Labs, other community members, or a consortium of interested parties.
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 ---
 
 ### Open Grant
+
+|⚠️ on hold until Q1 2021 ⚠️|
+|---|
+
 Do you have an idea for pushing the IPFS ecosystem forward not already covered by an RFP? Propose an open grant for consideration by the IPFS community.
 
 To read more about creating an Open Grant proposal, see [OPEN GRANTS](open-grants).
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 ---
 
 ### Adoption Microgrant
-These are small grants intended to help stimulate experimentation with and adoption of IPFS across a wide range of fields. The application and reporting requirements are more relaxed, but the monetary awards are more limited (~$1k).
+
+|⚠️ on hold until Q1 2021 ⚠️|
+|---|
+
+These are small grants intended to help stimulate experimentation with and adoption of IPFS across a wide range of fields. The application and reporting requirements are more relaxed, but the monetary awards are more limited ($1k).
 
 To read more about Adoption Microgrants see [MICROGRANTS](MICROGRANTS.md). Adoption Microgrants are funded by Protocol Labs.
 
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 ---
 
 ### Targeted Grant
-These are grants negotiated directly with a recepient, rather than going through the usual RFP/open grant process. Targeted Grants are currently made by Protocol Labs.
+These are grants negotiated directly with a recipient, rather than going through the usual RFP/open grant process. Targeted Grants are currently made by Protocol Labs.
 
 [**See In-Progress Targeted Grants**](../../issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue+label%3Atype%3Atargeted-grant) • [**See Completed Targeted Grants**](targeted-grants/completed)
 

open-grants/README.md

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 # Open Grants
 
+|:warning: The IPFS team are not funding any new proposals in this repo until Q1 2021. This platform is still open for discussing grants for future funding, to submit proposals that could be funded from other interested parties, or to propose funding of your own for projects you'd like to see exist!|
+|---|
+
 ## About
 Open grants are for novel ideas that advance the IPFS ecosystem, bring significant new usage, or directly [advance the IPFS mission statemnent](https://github.com/ipfs/roadmap#ipfs-mission-statement).
 
-They are similar to [RFPs](../rpfs) in form, and require detailed specification. Because they potentially represent larger award amounts (upwards of **$10K**) as well as more risk, they require extensive due diligence and may not be funded in any given quarter (or at all), so please take the application process seriously. If your project is smaller in scope and less well-defined, you may want to consider [the microgrant program](../MICROGRANTS.md) instead.
+They are similar to [RFPs](../rpfs) in form, and require detailed specification. Because they potentially represent larger award amounts (sometimes upwards of **$10K**) as well as more risk, they require extensive due diligence and may not be funded in any given quarter (or at all), so please take the application process seriously. If your project is smaller in scope and less well-defined, you may want to consider [the microgrant program](../MICROGRANTS.md) instead.
+
+Open Grants aligned with this quarter's [Focus Area](../FOCUS.md) will be given priority consideration.
 
 ## Proposal Process
 To submit an open grant proposal, PR a proposal for the suggested improvement to this folder following the [open grant proposal template](open-proposal-template.md). Please cover the project being proposed (including value to the IPFS ecosystem, deliverables, development, roadmap, and budget), and the team making the proposal (including your expertise and past work).
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 ## Cadence
 Grants are currently evaluated for acceptance and funding on a rolling basis. We may switch to quarterly cohorts depending on the application volume.
+
+## Note
+Open grants are just one aspect of the IPFS project's overall grant program. Check out the top level of the [IPFS Grant Platform repo](https://github.com/ipfs/devgrants) to see the big picture.