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-**Need support or have a suggestion? Check our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/NAb6H3UTjK) or [Discussions](https://github.com/bluewave-labs/checkmate/discussions) forum.**
 
-**Checkmate is on [GitHub trending](https://github.com/trending) and #1 trending for JavaScript apps on Fri Dec 13th & 15th**
+# **We're opening our $5000 grant funding announcement soon, powered by Checkmate and [UpRock](https://uprock.com) - check [our web page](https://checkmate.so) for preliminary details.** 
 
-**If you would like to support us, please consider giving it a ⭐, and think about contributing or providing feedback.**
+**If you would like to support us, please consider giving it a ⭐, and think about contributing or providing feedback. Need support or have a suggestion? Check our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/NAb6H3UTjK) or [Discussions](https://github.com/bluewave-labs/checkmate/discussions) forum.**
 
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