# \[Shell Protocol\] \[FINAL\] \[STIP - Round 1\]

**URL:** <https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/shell-protocol-final-stip-round-1/17517>\
**Category:** Short Term Incentives Program (STIP) Round 1\
**Created:** [September 28, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/shell-protocol-final-stip-round-1/17517 "2023-09-28T01:57:57Z")\
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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 28, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/t/shell-protocol-final-stip-round-1/17517/3 "2023-09-28T15:37:31Z")

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Hello @aleezagroks thank you for your application! Please note the following rule regarding the expected timeline of funds being distributed to users.

> [@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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> funds are expected to be distributed as they are received, and programs should aim to end before the end of the incentivization period on Jan. 31, 2024.

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