# Participatory Rounds: Grantmaking, RFPs, and Budgeting

Participatory budgeting is a democratic practice where resources are distributed through a collective process by community members. Instead of decisions being made by a small group of leaders, everyone gets a voice in how funds are allocated or which projects receive support.

This feature enables groups to run transparent, inclusive funding rounds where members can:

* Submit project proposals
* Collectively discuss and evaluate submissions
* Vote on resource allocation using token-based systems
* Build deeper relationships through collaborative decision-making

By involving the entire community in resource allocation, groups can ensure greater transparency, fairness, and member satisfaction while attracting new participants who want to be part of meaningful decision-making processes.

## Key Features

### Funding Round Creation

Group stewards can create and manage participatory rounds with customizable parameters including voting methods, submission requirements, and participant eligibility.

### Phase-Based Workflow

Rounds progress through structured phases from announcement to results, with options for manual or automatic transitions between phases.

### Token-Based Voting

Flexible allocation systems allow for both co-budgeting (with real currency) and priority voting using distributed tokens.

### Built-in Discussion

Integrated chat rooms and comment systems facilitate collaboration and idea refinement throughout the process.

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