From abe1402c915758f496a878d4acb22e4a1f3c7e09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: josh amstutz <143101339+joshamstutz@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 23:54:10 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 1/3] microgrants outline doc

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+# *Microgrants*
+<sup><sub>DRI: [@joshamstutz](https://github.com/purduehackers/dark-forest/blob/main/people/organizers/joshamstutz.md)</sub></sup>
+
+## Overview
+
+The Microgrants program is an initiative by Purdue Hackers designed to support and empower student developers by providing funding for innovative project development, with the goal of showcasing exceptional student creativity and technical skills at our annual event, The Show.
+
+## Purpose
+
+Microgrants aims to:
+- Promote the building of creative hardware projects!
+- Provide financial support for promising student-led technology projects
+- Create a platform for students to bring their creative ideas to life
+- Build a vibrant showcase of student technological achievements
+
+## Eligibility Criteria
+
+### Who Can Apply
+- Currently enrolled Purdue University students
+- Individual developers or small teams
+
+### Project Requirements
+- Must have a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP)
+- Demonstration at The Show
+- Regular updates at Checkpoints
+- Aligns with Purdue Hackers' mission of creative technicality
+
+## Funding Details
+
+### Grant Amounts
+- $1 - $300 <sup><sub>($500)</sub></sup>
+
+<sup><sub>total: ~$3000</sub></sup>
+
+
+### Funding Can Cover
+- Hardware components
+- Software licenses
+- Development tools
+- Prototyping materials
+- Cloud service credits
+
+### Funding Cannot Cover
+- Personal expenses
+- Personal payment (hourly wage)
+- Travel costs
+- Marketing materials (we will handle)
+- Equipment not directly related to project development
+
+## Application Process
+
+1. **Proposal Submission**
+   - Complete online application form
+   - Provide detailed project description
+   - Submit initial project plan and budget
+   - Include preliminary research or concept sketches
+
+2. **Review Stage**
+   - Applications reviewed by Purdue Hackers organizers at post-all-hands
+   - Evaluation based on:
+     * Feasibility
+     * Demo potential
+     * Alignment with microgrants goals
+
+3. **Selection**
+   - Selected projects announced via email/Discord/etc.
+
+## Showcase Commitment
+
+### "The Show" Requirements
+- Selected microgrant recipients must:
+  * Prepare a project "demo"
+  * Be available during the showcase event
+  * Submit a final project report
+
+## Reporting and Accountability
+
+### Milestone Tracking
+- Regular check-ins with Purdue Hackers organizers
+- Checkpoints ~bi-weekly
+- Mid-project progress report
+- Final project presentation and documentation
+
+### Financial Accountability
+- Funding disbursed along with expenses
+- Submission/tracking of receipts
+- Budget adherence evaluation
+
+ **LACK OF ANY REPORT RESULTS IN GRANT TERMINATION**
+
+ ## Summary
+ 
+ ### Impact
+ - Expands the show!
+ - Makes checkpoints more active
+ - Creates better working environment at hack night
+ - Potential for more outreach
+
+ ### Sustainability
+ - Regularly apply for grants to fund microgrants
+ - Stick to finance plan (don't get scammed)
+ - Learn from mistakes (hopefully none)
+ - Scout projects

From f39aac0ecface40ef8d0f2911dbe4e5c6161ad09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: ray <me@rayhanadev.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:10:52 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/3] docs(finances/microgrants): formatting

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 finances/microgrants/microgrants.md | 8 ++++----
 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md b/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md
index 999f52f..47e74f8 100644
--- a/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
-# *Microgrants*
-<sup><sub>DRI: [@joshamstutz](https://github.com/purduehackers/dark-forest/blob/main/people/organizers/joshamstutz.md)</sub></sup>
+# Microgrants
+
+- **DRI**: [@joshamstutz](https://github.com/purduehackers/dark-forest/blob/main/people/organizers/joshamstutz.md)
 
 ## Overview
 
@@ -32,7 +33,6 @@ Microgrants aims to:
 
 <sup><sub>total: ~$3000</sub></sup>
 
-
 ### Funding Can Cover
 - Hardware components
 - Software licenses
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ Microgrants aims to:
  **LACK OF ANY REPORT RESULTS IN GRANT TERMINATION**
 
  ## Summary
- 
+
  ### Impact
  - Expands the show!
  - Makes checkpoints more active

From 060a95cb82202dd5b94c6eb641335d0a7b8cb08f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: josh amstutz <143101339+joshamstutz@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:53:29 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 3/3] removed grant amounts

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diff --git a/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md b/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md
index 47e74f8..b85388a 100644
--- a/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md
+++ b/finances/microgrants/microgrants.md
@@ -28,11 +28,6 @@ Microgrants aims to:
 
 ## Funding Details
 
-### Grant Amounts
-- $1 - $300 <sup><sub>($500)</sub></sup>
-
-<sup><sub>total: ~$3000</sub></sup>
-
 ### Funding Can Cover
 - Hardware components
 - Software licenses