<h4 class="heading-node">Developers, Technical Writers &amp; DevRel – Bring Your Best Ideas</h4>Are you building something that could benefit the entire NEAR ecosystem? We’re inviting individuals and teams to submit unsolicited proposals focused on public goods that help grow, improve, or expand NEAR Protocol.Whether you're an experienced developer, a talented technical writer, or a DevRel leader with a passion for education and community, this is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a decentralized future.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">✅ What We’re Looking For</h3>We're prioritizing proposals in the following areas:<ul class="list-node"><li>Developer Tooling: SDKs, frameworks, debugging tools, testing environments, etc.</li><li>Documentation: Authoritative, technically sound, and easy-to-navigate resources</li><li>Onboarding: Guides, starter kits, and interactive experiences that help devs get started faster</li><li>Integrations: Bridges, APIs, middleware, or ways to expand NEAR’s capabilities</li></ul>All proposals should aim to create public goods—freely available, open-source, and broadly useful resources.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">📌 Submission Requirements</h3>Every proposal must include:<ul class="list-node"><li>Objectives: What are you trying to accomplish, and why?</li><li>Deliverables: What will you produce and make available publicly?</li><li>Timeline: Milestones and expected completion dates</li><li>Budget: Total cost and funding schedule</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">🎯 Evaluation Criteria</h3>Proposals will be evaluated based on:<ol class="list-node"><li>Impact – How widely useful is this across the NEAR ecosystem?</li><li>Feasibility – Can it realistically be delivered with the proposed resources and timeline?</li><li>Technical Depth – How robust and thoughtfully engineered is the solution?</li></ol>We are committed to providing feedback or a decision within 1 week of submission.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">💡 Examples of Great Public Goods</h3>Here are some impactful projects that exemplify what we're looking for:<ul class="list-node"><li>Developer Tools <a class="link" href="https://github.com/near/near-sdk-rs" target="_new" rel="noopener">near-sdk-rs</a>, <a class="link" href="https://github.com/near/near-sdk-py" target="_new" rel="noopener">near-sdk-py</a></li><li>Documentation &amp; Content <a class="link" href="http://docs.near.org">docs.near.org</a>, published books about NEAR, in-depth video series or courses</li><li>Onboarding Kits Starter templates, CLI tools, or educational walkthroughs that make it easy to build on NEAR</li><li>Previous Round of Open Call <a class="link" href="https://nearn.io/listing/open-call-for-proposals-public-goods-for-near-protocol-2025q2/" target="_blank">Open Call for Proposals: Public Goods for NEAR Protocol - 2025'Q2</a></li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">📨 How to Submit</h3>Proposals can be submitted at any time. We review them on a rolling basis and commit to a response within 7 days. There is no upper or lower limit on budget requests—just be clear, transparent, and realistic.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">🚀 Ready to Contribute?</h3>We’re here to support builders and educators who want to make a difference. If you have a project in mind that will create lasting, open value for NEAR, we want to hear from you.Submit your proposal now—and let’s build a stronger NEAR ecosystem together.

Provide a title for your initiative / project (e.g., "New series of articles 'NEAR for DevOps'").

Provide a brief summary of your report. Explain the key contributions, goals addressed, and benefits to the NEAR community or users. This is your chance to make a strong first impression.

Explain your contributions during this period. Your report should detail the work you completed, any relevant links

Open Call for Proposals: Public Goods for NEAR Protocol - 2025'Q4

Open Call for Proposals: Public Goods for NEAR Protocol - 2025'Q4

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