> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://circles.logos.co/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://circles.logos.co/readme/for-circle-stewards/section-2-preparing-for-the-first-circle/stipend-process.md). # Stipend Process #### **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: 1. Make a copy of the invoice template linked here:\ 2. Complete the template with your details. 3. Attach the completed invoice and include payment receipts for each item being invoiced. 4. Email the invoice and receipts to: * * * 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. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://circles.logos.co/readme/for-circle-stewards/section-2-preparing-for-the-first-circle/stipend-process.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.