# Web3 Grants Program Tooling Landscape #Web3 This article discusses the challenges and opportunities in the current tooling landscape for web3 grants programs. It highlights the importance of effective tooling for standardization, efficiency, and a seamless grantee experience. The article presents four approaches to tooling: protocol-based, bolt-on, blended, and community insights-driven. It introduces Gitcoin Grants Stack as a protocol-enabled solution that enables communities to create, manage, and grow their grants programs. The article concludes with recommendations to embrace automation, prioritize flexibility, foster community collaboration, leverage collective intelligence, and continuously evaluate and improve the selected tools. Gitcoin Grants Stack aims to address the gaps in the current tooling landscape and empower communities in the web3 ecosystem. Access the complete article on the [Gitcoin Blog](https://www.gitcoin.co/blog/web3-grants-program-tooling-landscape)