# The Grant Approval Process

Any user (logged into Gitcoin using their Github credentials) can create a new grant. The grant is visible to the community but not active in the round, and thus not eligible for matching funds. The Anti-Fraud & Collusion workstream of GitcoinDAO reviews each grant, approving or denying it. The verification process flow is below.

![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ra0AHoVKFZIAGlHxDJIQRKYMUr1i4rvYnLNUGqzUvqvLNTnkhjrgrlI-6irveqFsETmQdcRjyQ5CAzOi7RuJ2cdY4CXvlw5T38-WMqOyo8qCmANnt6IfkdSKXe9uPGqN12gfUyA)

In the past, the Gitcoin Team has sole review responsibility. For the first time in GR10 the community was incorporated into the verification process, along with a way for denied grants to appeal the community’s decision. For more information on grant activation and verification, [please read this article](https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-grants/grantee-questions/why-isnt-my-grant-active):

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