Grant application

ZD Models

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Applicant: ZD Models
Requested: $25,700
Status: Declined
Review context: Forum discussion linked1 committee record linked

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📋 Grant Application👀 Ready For ZCG Review❌ Grant Declined

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Declined10/27/2025

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📋 Grant Application

Category: Intake
Status: Grant Application
Milestone: -
Observed: 10/27/2025

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👀 Ready For ZCG Review

Category: Review
Status: Ready For Zcg Review
Milestone: -
Observed: 10/27/2025

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❌ Grant Declined

Category: Decision
Status: Declined
Milestone: -
Observed: 10/27/2025

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Decision history

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Declined10/27/2025

ZD Models

Rejected.

ZD Modes will design, produce, and globally distribute high-quality, 3D-printed Zcash collectibles and NFC-enabled items that bring Zcash’s digital identity into the physical world. Moving beyond traditional merchandise like t-shirts and stickers, these interactive trinkets—such as coins, keychains, and fidget collectibles—will engage users through embedded QR codes or NFC tags linking to verified Zcash educational resources and wallet downloads. By transforming Zcash’s mission of privacy into tangible, shareable objects, the project will enhance in-person engagement and brand visibility at conferences, meetups, and ambassador events. Through collaboration with Global Ambassadors, ZD Modes will also tailor designs to reflect regional cultures and event themes, fostering meaningful connections and expanding Zcash’s global outreach. Applicant is requesting $25,700. Jason: We see it as out of scope for what we’re interested in funding. Plus this person could find a way to bootstrap this project and create revenue to sustain the business. Artkor: I generally like the creativity behind this proposal, it appears to be more of a commercial initiative and doesn’t lie with the goals of the grant program. I’m sorry, but I’m rejecting it. Zerodartz: I would like to see if they could do a test run, like a small batch, to see if there is interest from the community. In the current form I don’t see enough support or activity from our community..I’m rejecting this.

Confidence: 100%
Match method: Direct Source Url
Minutes: Zcash Community Grants Meeting Minutes 10/27/25

Committee notes

Jason: We see it as out of scope for what we’re interested in funding. Plus this person could find a way to bootstrap this project and create revenue to sustain the business.

Artkor: I generally like the creativity behind this proposal, it appears to be more of a commercial initiative and doesn’t lie with the goals of the grant program. I’m sorry, but I’m rejecting it.

Zerodartz: I would like to see if they could do a test run, like a small batch, to see if there is interest from the community. In the current form I don’t see enough support or activity from our community..I’m rejecting this.

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Primary forum thread

Grant Application: ZD Models

Hello! This is my first ever ZCG Grant Application. Please let me know what you think! Organization Name ZD Models How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants Zcash Community Requested Grant Amount (USD) $25,700 Category Community Project Lead - Name: @MoneyKnowledge0 (On t...

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Forum URL: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zd-models/52464

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Github Issue

ZD Models

### Terms and Conditions - [x] I agree to the [Grant Agreement](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded - [x] I agree to [Provide KYC information](https:/...

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

@shielded0 please post to the[ Forum](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com) and then post the link here. ZCG will not review until this step is completed. Thanks.

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397200306

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

Hey @alexgbo, Could you help me out? I am trying to create a topic under Community Grants>Applications but keep getting Access Denied when trying to post.

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397278489

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

I can help....what's your Forum username?

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397337942

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

@alexgbo - It is @shielded.rp

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Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397349306

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

You should be able to post now.

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Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397354346

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

Done! Thank you for the help👍 https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zd-models/52464

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3397425674

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Github Issue Comment

Comment on #106: ZD Models

@NerdGGuy @decentralistdan @Duhneekuh @zerodartz @aquietinvestor @ruzcash @alexgbo - Please feel free to reach out with any questions about our proposal. We'd be happy to provide a sample drop of our 3D printed products to any members wh...

Confidence: 100%
Source ID: ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants#106:comment:3413490168

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Google Sheet Row

ZD Models

Date Submitted: 10/12/2025 | Proposal Title: ZD Models | Applicant(s): ZD Models | Grant Platform Link: https://github.com/ZcashCommunityGrants/zcashcommunitygrants/issues/106 | Forum Link: https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zd-models/52464 | Grant Status: Rejected

Confidence: 100%
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