Today ICANN posted their gTLD Applicant Guidebook which presents the details on how communities and companies can apply for a new Top Level Domain.
The 97-page document states that the application fee is $185K US plus potential additional fees. There are gaps in the document as to what will be refunded if an applicant withdraws their application.
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