GITBOOK-1086: Gemma's Sep 15 changes - RFP/Grants

Author: GemmaDakin

SUMMARY.md

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       * [Oversight Committee: How to verify a Fund Smart Contract Action](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/smart-contracts-as-part-of-our-administration/oversight-committee-how-to-verify-a-fund-smart-contract-action.md)
       * [End-to-end process](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/smart-contracts-as-part-of-our-administration/end-to-end-process.md)
       * [Considerations and feature backlog](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/smart-contracts-as-part-of-our-administration/considerations-and-feature-backlog.md)
-    * [2025 Request For Proposal (RFP)](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/README.md)
-      * [Open RFPs](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/README.md)
+    * [2025 Request For Proposal (RFP)/Grants](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/README.md)
+      * [Open RFPs/Grants](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/README.md)
         * [Technical Steering Commitee](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/technical-steering-commitee.md)
         * [Product Committee](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/product-committee.md)
         * [Open Source Committee](cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/open-source-committee.md)

cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/README.md

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-# 2025 Request For Proposal (RFP)
+# 2025 Request For Proposal (RFP)/Grants
 
-Please visit the [Open RFP Board](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-operational-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders) on the next page to see which categories are currently open.
+Please visit the [Open RFP/Grant Board](https://docs.intersectmbo.org/intersect-operational-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders) on the next page to see which categories are currently open.
 
 ## Application Process
 
 1. Before applying, please read and understand the eligibility criteria.
-2. Please submit the proposal by the due date for the corresponding RFP. The links to apply are found under the specific committee RFP page. Once submitted, an automated confirmation email will be sent out to the applicant.
+2. Please submit the proposal by the due date for the corresponding RFP/Grant. The links to apply are found under the specific committee RFP/Grant page. Once submitted, an automated confirmation email will be sent out to the applicant.
 3. Proposals will be reviewed to select the preferred candidate(s).
-4. All decisions are reviewed and ratified by the Intersect commissioning committee.
-5. All proposers will be notified of the RFP decision using the contact email provided in the submission. Decisions are expected \~4 weeks after applications close.
+4. All decisions are reviewed and ratified by the Intersect commissioning committee. Any final decisions by the Committee should be recorded and shared with Intersect approving executive for final sign-off.
+5. All proposers will be notified of the RFP/Grant decision using the contact email provided in the submission. 
 6. Preferred candidate(s) will be contacted to finalize contract details.

cardano-facilitation-services/cardano-budget/intersect-administration-services/2025-apply-for-tender/open-tenders/README.md

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-# Open RFPs
+# Open RFPs/Grants
 
-Due to the treasury withdrawal being delayed until mid-2025 (as per budget process), we have limited funds to distribute to the Cardano ecosystem. Any RFPs that open prior to the budget availability have been identified as high priority and agreed on between Intersect Committees and Operational Services.
-
-Open RFPs will be listed by Intersect Committee in the pages that follow:
+Open RFPs/Grants will be listed by Intersect Committee in the pages that follow:
 
 * Technical Steering Committee (TSC)
 * Product Committee