Grant Terms & Conditions

This document outlines the comprehensive terms and conditions governing the MilPay Ecosystem Development Grants Program. These terms establish the framework for grant participation, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the development process. All grant recipients must thoroughly understand and comply with these terms to maintain eligibility and receive funding.

Participant Eligibility Framework

Project Classification Framework

Technical Development Projects

Projects focused on platform enhancement and technical innovation require:

Deliverable Specifications Comprehensive documentation of all project components, including source code, technical documentation, and deployment guides. Implementation must follow established coding standards and best practices.

Quality Assurance Rigorous testing protocols including unit tests, integration tests, and security audits. Minimum test coverage requirements must be met for all critical components.

Community Initiatives

Community-focused projects emphasize engagement and education:

Content Development Creation of high-quality educational materials, tutorials, and documentation following established style guides and content standards.

Engagement Metrics Implementation of measurable success indicators including user participation rates, content engagement metrics, and community growth statistics.

Research Programs

Research-oriented grants require structured investigation approaches:

Methodology Standards Implementation of rigorous research methodologies with clear hypotheses, testing procedures, and validation mechanisms.

Data Management Comprehensive data collection, analysis, and storage protocols ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of research findings.

Infrastructure Development

Platform infrastructure projects must address:

Performance Standards Meeting or exceeding defined performance metrics for throughput, latency, and reliability.

Integration Requirements Seamless integration with existing platform components while maintaining system stability and security.

Funding Distribution Protocol

1

Initial Disbursement Phase

The initial 20% funding release requires:

Project Initialization Complete project setup including environment configuration, team onboarding, and preliminary documentation. Development frameworks and tools must be properly configured and documented.

Resource Allocation Detailed allocation plan for human resources, technical infrastructure, and development tools. Including backup plans and risk mitigation strategies.

2

Milestone-Based Payments

The core 60% of funding is released based on:

Progress Validation Thorough review of completed milestones against predefined success criteria. Including code review, performance testing, and documentation assessment.

Quality Verification Comprehensive quality assurance processes including automated testing, security audits, and peer review procedures.

3

Final Completion Payment

The remaining 20% is released upon:

Project Finalization Successful completion of all project deliverables including source code, documentation, and deployment procedures.

Knowledge Transfer Complete transfer of project knowledge, including maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and support documentation.

Intellectual Property Framework

Compliance Framework

Legal Compliance

Adherence to comprehensive legal requirements including data protection regulations, privacy laws, and export control restrictions. Regular compliance audits ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements.

Technical Standards

Implementation of rigorous technical standards covering code quality, security protocols, and performance requirements. Including regular security assessments and vulnerability testing.

Documentation Requirements

Maintenance of comprehensive documentation covering technical specifications, user guides, and API documentation. Regular updates ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.

Reporting Obligations

Regular submission of progress reports, technical documentation, and performance metrics. Including detailed analysis of project achievements and challenges.

Support & Communication

Legal Department

Direct access to legal support through legal@milpay.finance for contract clarification and compliance guidance.

Grant Administration

Dedicated grant support via grants@milpay.finance for funding and administrative inquiries.

Technical Assistance

Technical support access through tech@milpay.finance for development and implementation guidance.

General Inquiries

General support available at support@milpay.finance for all other queries.