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Author: benjie

src/pages/community/foundation/community-grant.mdx

@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ The grant amount offered will depend on our available funding and the number of
 approved grants per cycle. Individual grants are expected to be between $1,000
 and $10,000 USD. When you apply you can select what size of grant you feel would
 be appropriate, but if approved you may be offered a different amount and it
-will be up to you if you wish to proceed or not.
+will be your choice whether to proceed.
 
 ### When can I expect to receive a response about my application?
 
@@ -126,36 +126,25 @@ disbursed only upon successful completion of the agreed deliverables.
 
 ### How does the review process work?
 
-When you submit your application, the GraphQL TSC's appointed grants
-representative will be informed via an automation. The representative aims to
-review the application on a regular schedule, typically within two working weeks
-of submission. If the representative determines the grant is out of scope then
-the applicant will be informed and the application will be declined. Otherwise,
-if they determine that the application requires additional information then it
-will be requested from the applicant. Otherwise, the review process will
-proceed.
-
-If the grant application is in scope and appears to have sufficient information,
-the application will be passed on to the GraphQL TSC for review, discussion and
-voting; the applicant will be informed that this process has started. The
-TSC are given time (typically 2-3 working weeks) to provide their initial
-feedback. Sometimes the feedback or discussion will indicate that further
-investigation is needed, which may increase the window for the review. We will
-keep the applicant informed of progress every few weeks.
-
-Once the review window has closed, one of three things will happen:
-
-1. We accept the application, and lead the applicant through the next steps
-   (providing legal/billing details, signing contract, giving invoicing
-   instructions, providing with any access they need, etc).
-2. We request changes to the application, for example a reduction or expansion
-   in scope, or a change in the amount of funding requested.
-3. We decline the application, typically with guidance as to how to submit a
-   related application that is more likely to be approved.
-
-Note: there are many reasons that may cause the timeframes in this answer to
-change: conferences, travel, holidays, illness, unexpected events, etc; they
-are provided as a guide only and we do not commit to them.
+After submission, the GraphQL TSC's appointed grants representative is notified
+and typically reviews the application within two working weeks. If the grant is
+clearly out of scope, it will be declined with an explanation. If more
+information is needed, it will be requested. Otherwise, the application proceeds
+to the full TSC for review, discussion, and voting.
+
+The TSC aims to provide feedback within a further 2–3 working weeks, though this
+may take longer depending on availability or complexity. If it takes longer than
+3 weeks, the applicant will be informed.
+
+At the end of the review process, one of three outcomes is likely:
+
+1.  The application is accepted, and next steps (contract, invoicing, etc.) are
+    initiated.
+2.  Changes are requested (e.g. revised scope or funding).
+3.  The application is declined, typically with guidance for resubmission.
+
+Note: Timelines are best-effort and may shift due to holidays, travel, or other
+factors.
 
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