Stipend Process
Please follow the guidance below for submitting your expenses.
Regional Stipend Allocation
The monthly / quarterly Circle stipend is adjusted based on regional operating costs.
The total stipend provided to active Circles is:
Africa, Asia, and South America: USD $200 per month
North America and Europe: USD $300 per month
Stewards have discretion over how the stipend is used to support their Circle's mission and deliver their winnable issues, in line with the funding guidelines outlined in the Charter.
Submitting an Invoice to receive the Circle's Stipend
Please follow the steps below to submit your invoice:
Make a copy of the invoice template linked here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NkF4uMWo3l-iDCBUcOUuVQwf8sDh_f7bfHm4xyDU7wA/edit?gid=790763898#gid=790763898
Complete the template with your details.
Attach the completed invoice and include payment receipts for each item being invoiced.
Email the invoice and receipts to:
amelia@status.im
billing@status.im
kirsten@status.im
5. Please include the name of your Circle's city and which meetup it is (e.g. 1st, 2nd, 5th).
Reimbursement Options
Reimbursements can be made via bank transfer or cryptocurrency.
If your primary bank account is not denominated in USD, GBP, or EUR, crypto reimbursement may be the simplest option. Please note we can only facilitate crypto payments on Ethereum mainnet.
USDC
ETH
SNT
USDS
Please indicate your preferred payment method and recipient details when submitting your invoice.
Invoice Submission Deadlines
Invoices must be submitted by the 15th of each month to be reimbursed by the end of that same month.
Invoices received after the 15th will be processed in the next payment cycle and reimbursed at the end of the following month.
Please ensure all required documentation (completed invoice and receipts) is included to avoid delays.
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