# \[NFTEarth\] \[FINAL\] \[STIP - Round 1\]

**URL:** <https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/nftearth-final-stip-round-1/16688>\
**Category:** Short Term Incentives Program (STIP) Round 1\
**Created:** [September 22, 2023, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/nftearth-final-stip-round-1/16688 "2023-09-22T02:18:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Matt\_StableLab](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/forum.arbitrum.foundation/matt_stablelab/32/9258_2.png) [@Matt\_StableLab](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/u/Matt_StableLab)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/nftearth-final-stip-round-1/16688/5 "2023-09-22T20:14:47Z")

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Hello @NFTEarth thank you for submitting. Please note your proposed use of the ARB incentives are not eligible for this program as per the stated rules quoted below.

> [@NFTEarth](#):
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> The funds raised will primarily be utilized for ongoing operations, further development, and scaling the NFTEarth platform. This includes onboarding new developers, building an entirely opensource and built-from-scratch Indexer tailored to the needs of incentivizing new user growth through a new gamified incentive campaign on Arbitrum.

> [@How to Apply - Arbitrum Short Term Incentives Program](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/how-to-apply-arbitrum-short-term-incentives-program/16545/1):
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> **Can I use grant funding for operational costs?**
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> Funds are to be kept in ARB and used to incentive Arbitrum contracts. This funding is not meant support development or operational costs.

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