About the Service Provider Program Category
Welcome to the dedicated section for ENS DAO’s Service Provider Program! 
This category serves as the central hub for all activities related to the Service Provider Program, including applications, reporting, and program administration.
What is the Service Provider Program?
The Service Provider Program enables the ENS DAO to fund teams and organizations that provide essential services to the ENS ecosystem. Service Providers receive funding to deliver specific deliverables that support the growth and maintenance of ENS.
Category Structure
This category is organized into three main sections:
1. Service Provider Applications
This section contains application threads for teams seeking to become Service Providers. Each applicant has their own thread where:
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The initial post contains their formal application
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Supporting materials (including video presentations) are shared
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Community members can ask questions and discuss the application
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Applicants can respond to inquiries and provide additional information
2. Active Service Providers
Once selected, each Service Provider has a dedicated thread for:
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Quarterly progress reports
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Updates on deliverables and milestones
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Community feedback and discussion
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Any adjustments to their scope of work
3. Program Discussion and Administration
This section contains threads related to the overall program:
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Program overview and guidelines
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Facilitation and coordination posts
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Discussions about program improvements
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Administrative announcements
Season 2 Updates
For Season 2, we’ve implemented several improvements to the program based on community feedback:
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Election Timing: Moved to Q1 (Feb/March) to avoid overlap with Steward elections
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Voting Mechanism: Using Ranked Choice Voting with the Copeland Method
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Reporting Requirements: Mandatory quarterly reports from all providers
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Funding Options: Potential for qualified providers to receive multi-year funding
How to Participate
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For Applicants: Review the Program Overview thread for application requirements and deadlines
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For Community Members: Engage with applications by asking questions and providing feedback
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For Current Providers: Submit your quarterly reports in your dedicated thread
Important Links
We encourage active participation from the entire ENS community in this important governance process!