# Applications for DAO programs **URL:** https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/c/procurement-nominations/44.md [Latest](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/tags.md) --- ## [About the Applications for DAO programs category](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/about-the-applications-for-dao-programs-category/25455)
**Author:** [@Arbitrum](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Arbitrum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/about-the-applications-for-dao-programs-category/25455 "2024-07-10T16:02:19Z")
Dedicated to advertising new opportunities for DAO approved programs. To keep the category tidy, it is recommended to create a single thread for each nomination / procurement process, and require applicants to reply in … --- ## [Rewarding Active Delegates (RAD) Program - Application Thread](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rewarding-active-delegates-rad-program-application-thread/30342)
**Author:** [@OpCo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/OpCo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rewarding-active-delegates-rad-program-application-thread/30342 "2026-08-27T18:20:48Z")
Introduction Since the approval of the Rewarding Active Delegates (RAD) Program in the latest Snapshot Vote with a majority support of the DAO, regulations regarding RAD Participants’ behavior and expectations are in eff… --- ## [Oversight and Transparency Committee (OAT) - June 2026 Elections Application Thread](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/oversight-and-transparency-committee-oat-june-2026-elections-application-thread/30873)
**Author:** [@OpCo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/OpCo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/oversight-and-transparency-committee-oat-june-2026-elections-application-thread/30873 "2026-06-15T15:19:20Z")
Below you’ll find the application form for the Oversight and Transparency (OAT) committee elections that will take place in June 2026. For more information or questions about the process, please refer to the forum post o… --- ## [🔥 Firestarter Grant Program - Info & Application](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/firestarter-grant-program-info-application/30409)
**Author:** [@OpCo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/OpCo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/firestarter-grant-program-info-application/30409 "2026-01-15T18:20:52Z")
Firestarters’ grants are supposed to fund work that will ignite a fire for fully-fledged initiatives, without, however, funding the initiatives themselves. In that spirit, we will be looking to fund individuals or teams … --- ## [Arbitrum Audit Program Is Now Live & Accepting Applications](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-is-now-live-accepting-applications/29748)
**Author:** [@Arbitrum](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Arbitrum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-is-now-live-accepting-applications/29748 "2025-08-04T17:27:58Z")
The Arbitrum Audit Committee is now accepting applications for the Arbitrum Audit Program, the $10 million (in ARB) initiative approved by the DAO to support smart contract audits across the ecosystem. Over the next 12 … --- ## [Arbitrum Audit Program - Audit Firms Application Process](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-audit-firms-application-process/29245)
**Author:** [@Arbitrum](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Arbitrum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-audit-firms-application-process/29245 "2025-07-24T15:50:46Z")
The ArbitrumDAO has approved the launch of the Arbitrum Audit Program, an initiative to subsidize third-party smart contract audits for projects building in the Arbitrum ecosystem. The program will run for one year and i… --- ## [Arbitrum Audit Program Technical Expert Applications](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-technical-expert-applications/29176)
**Author:** [@Arbitrum](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Arbitrum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/arbitrum-audit-program-technical-expert-applications/29176 "2025-05-15T13:47:24Z")
The recently-approved Arbitrum Audit Program puts forward an Audit Committee, comprised of: Chair: Arbitrum Foundation Offchain Labs Technical Expert Arbitrum DAO’s OpCo (when operational) As part of the approved proc… --- ## [OpCo - OAT Applications & Nominations](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/opco-oat-applications-nominations/28555)
**Author:** [@Entropy](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Entropy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/opco-oat-applications-nominations/28555 "2025-03-24T22:07:40Z")
This is the official application and nomination thread for the three DAO-elected members of OpCo’s Oversight and Transparency Committee (OAT). Please review the OpCo - Oversight and Transparency Committee (OAT) Applicat… --- ## [\[Election & Application Thread\] Arbitrum D.A.O. (Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/election-application-thread-arbitrum-d-a-o-domain-allocator-offerings-grant-program/27909)
**Author:** [@JoJo](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/JoJo)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/election-application-thread-arbitrum-d-a-o-domain-allocator-offerings-grant-program/27909 "2025-02-02T14:26:14Z")
After an open discussion period on the RFC and a successful snapshot vote, the DAO has decided to renew the Arbitrum D.A.O. (Domain Allocator Offerings) Grant Program for a third season with five domains. Hereunder, ple… --- ## [RPC Pain Point Research Form](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rpc-pain-point-research-form/27963)
**Author:** [@Immutablelawyer](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Immutablelawyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/rpc-pain-point-research-form/27963 "2024-12-20T10:09:02Z")
The Arbitrum DAO Procurement Committee (ADPC), for our current term, has identified RPC services as a critical infrastructure component that could benefit from coordinated procurement. To ensure this initiative delivers … --- ## [Declaration of Interest - RPC Providers!](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/declaration-of-interest-rpc-providers/27869)
**Author:** [@Immutablelawyer](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Immutablelawyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/declaration-of-interest-rpc-providers/27869 "2024-12-12T12:22:38Z")
RPC Declaration of Interest Form We are inviting RPC providers to express their interest in participating to be whitelisted to the Arbitrum RPC Marketplace! How to get involved: Firstly, RPC Providers are encouraged to …