> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://df-manual.gitbook.io/df-book/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://df-manual.gitbook.io/df-book/awarded-teams/proposal-submission-1.md).

# Proposal submission

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Once you submit a proposal, it doesn’t move straight to funding. It goes through a multi-layered review process to make sure every project is treated fairly and evaluated based on its actual value.

Here’s the path a proposal follows before it can be awarded:

* Eligibility Review: A quick check to confirm your proposal meets the basic requirements for the round and fits within the updated pool structure.
* Community Peer Reviews: Community members read your proposal, rate it, and provide early feedback. This helps highlight strengths, blind spots, and any unclear parts.
* Community Expert Reviews: Reviewers with deeper technical or domain expertise examine the proposal more closely assessing feasibility, impact, and execution.
* Voting Phase: Proposals that pass the reviews move to voting, where the community decides which projects should receive funding.

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**Note**: May be subject to change depending upon Round requirements.