How is this Grant program different from Boosted Locations?
This Grant program is offered by service providers, initially Helium Mobile, to aid builders in their efforts to deploy useful coverage. Builders must work with service providers to apply to and participate in the program based on specific criteria defined by the service provider, including the minimum number of Hotspots purchased and the proposed locations by the builder. The Grant is paid out by the service provider to builders who satisfy the program criteria.
Boosted Locations are specific areas designated by service providers to provide guidance on where useful coverage is needed. The rules around who earns the rewards and how much is proposed and voted on by the Helium community. The boosted rewards to Hotspots deployed to these locations is performed programmatically by the Helium Network.
| Grant Program | Boosted Locations |
Locations | Proposed by Builders | Selected by Service Providers |
Rewards | Mobile allocated by Helium Mobile | MOBILE tokens allocated by Helium Network |
Reward Amounts | Based on agreed-upon locations | Based on Reward Multipliers for given locations |
Requirements | Minimum purchase of 100 Hotspots, and agreed upon locations with Helium Mobile | Deploy Hotspots in Boosted Locations (refer to Planner to identify) |
How are other rewards impacted by this program?
There is no impact. Hotspots deployed in locations with Reward Multipliers are still eligible to receive those rewards independent of the Grant program.
Who’s eligible for this Grant program? Also are there any regional constraints?
Any new Helium Mobile Hotspot purchases for deployment in the US starting from July 26, 2024.
Which Hotspot types are eligible? Indoor or Outdoor?
Both Indoor and Outdoor.
Are CBRS radios eligible for this program?
This Grant program is only for Helium Mobile Hotspots.
When will the program start and how long will the program run?
The program is in beta to test the demand and the effectiveness of the program. However, any Hotspots purchased during the program will receive the Grant even if the program has stopped accepting new participants.
How much is the Grant, when will it be paid, and is it different based on Hotspot or location?
Up to 50% of the price paid for the hotspots, depending on the location
Paid in Mobile over the course of 1 year
Ex: 100 HMH units, each costing $500, result in a total deployment cost of $50,000 at the prime location. A Grant of $25,000 worth of Mobile is distributed over one year in 10 equal installments.