Budget
Budget Breakdown: $20,000 USD

Given a budget of $20,000 USD, here's a possible breakdown of expenses:

Personnel (60%): $12,000 USD

This allocation will be used to compensate team members for their time and effort dedicated to the

project. The specific allocation per team member will depend on their expertise, experience level, and

time commitment.

Part-time developer stipend

Compensation for research fellows (Masters or PhD students)

Honorariums for guest speakers or consultants (optional)

Development Tools & Resources (20%): $4,000 USD

This allocation covers expenses related to software licenses, cloud computing resources, online collaboration tools, and other development-related needs.

Open-source software licenses (if applicable)

Cloud storage or server costs (if needed for specific tools)

Project management software subscriptions

Online collaboration tools (e.g., communication platforms, code repositories)

Marketing & Outreach (10%): $2,000 USD

This allocation supports efforts to raise awareness of the project and engage with the ZK community.

Website development and maintenance

Content creation (e.g., blog posts, social media graphics)

Online advertising (limited budget)

Conference registration fees (if presenting research)

Miscellaneous (10%): $2,000 USD

This allocation covers unforeseen expenses or additional needs that may arise throughout the project year.

Legal and administrative fees (if applicable)

Hardware upgrades (if essential)

Travel expenses (limited budget for essential project-related travel)

Application Materials
We believe that our active presence on social media and our well-organized GitHub repository demonstrate our commitment to the ZK community and our dedication to advancing ZK technology.