# 5 Must-Know Things 
Before Applying to Optimism Grants

By [Brichis](https://paragraph.com/@brichis) · 2024-03-11

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Within Optimism Governance, there's a lot of iteration, making it challenging to keep up with everything that's happening.

I've created this video detailing 5 essential things you must know before applying for Optimism Grants in Season 5.

In this entry, you'll find the most relevant information regarding the application process.

*   [Grants Council Platform](https://app.charmverse.io/op-grants)
    
*   [Grants Council Calendar](https://app.charmverse.io/op-grants/calendar-s5-7007074567860654)  
    Prepare your application NOW to resolve any doubts before submission.
    

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*   [Grants Council Master Rubrics](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14PCmw2VeXgKT7qyNTBL6cCWfHQMCW0nurMZnPjsH6XE/edit?usp=sharing)  
    No need to reinvent the wheel; please refer to the rubrics.
    
*   [Governance Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r?cid=Y180aHVpNzBpdG0wODllN3Q4cTUwaGVoMWtub0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t)  
    Find the Grants Council Office Hours here.
    
*   [Discord (#mission-grants)](https://discord.gg/optimism)  
    The Grants Council has a very good response rate, whether on Charmverse or the Mission-Grants channel on Discord.
    
*   [Grant Policies](https://gov.optimism.io/t/collective-grant-policies/5833)  
    For insights into the one-year lock for Builder Grants and specific details for Growth Experiments Grants, check the Grant Policies.
    
*   [Collective Intents: Season 5](https://gov.optimism.io/t/collective-intents-season-5/6883)  
    Understanding the Collective's objectives is crucial.
    
*   [Final Grants Roundups](https://gov.optimism.io/search?q=final%20grants%20roundup)
    

If you find this information helpful, please consider minting this entry as an NFT. I wish you the best of luck with your application!

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*Originally published on [Brichis](https://paragraph.com/@brichis/5-must-know-things-before-applying-to-optimism-grants)*