Web3 Grant Listings

Grant Program Overview

Retro9000 is an up to $40 million retroactive grant program as part of the Avalanche9000 upgrade. It rewards developers for testing and launching foundational ecosystem building blocks, specifically focusing on L1 blockchains and related developer tooling on the Avalanche9000 testnet. Developers are ranked on a public leaderboard through community votes, which inform retroactive grant allocations. The goal is to lower the economic barriers to deploying L1 blockchains and encourage innovation on Avalanche.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Governance and DAOs
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education

Grant Program Overview

The Polymesh Association launched the Ecosystem Development Fund (EDF) to support companies looking to build, integrate, and utilize Polymesh's infrastructure. This grant program primarily focuses on regulated assets and targets Security Token Portals, Exchanges, Transfer Agents, and Custodians to drive global adoption of Polymesh as the premier blockchain for institutional use. Applications should demonstrate a well-researched project, with a clear understanding of the security token and blockchain ecosystem. Grants are distributed in USD, stablecoins, or POLYX, using a milestone-based payment approach.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Governance and DAOs
• Academic or R&D

Grant Program Overview

The Uniswap Foundation's grants program is designed to support large-scale, long-term projects and initiatives that contribute to the development of the Uniswap Protocol. With $30M to allocate over two years, the program fosters a network of community nodes by funding projects across six categories: Developers, Researchers, Governance, Innovation, Security, and Protocol.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Academic or R&D
• Governance and DAOs
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Helium Foundation grant program supports innovation in the decentralized wireless ecosystem by providing funding, technical support, and community resources to individuals and teams. The grants fund projects, community events, development, and educational resources that strengthen the Helium network and inspire the community. Funding priorities are focused on decentralization, collaboration, and market acceleration.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Base Ecosystem Fund is designed to support early-stage (pre-seed to seed) projects building on Base, a developer-friendly Ethereum L2. The fund will invest in projects across categories such as decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, gaming, NFTs, and more. Recipients of funding will get first access to new product features on Base, along with direct support from Base core developers and the ecosystem team. Base aims to help bootstrap a thriving onchain ecosystem by leveraging its low-cost, secure infrastructure and access to Coinbase's resources and user base.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• NFTs and Digital Art
• Gaming
• Governance and DAOs
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Solana Foundation Funding Program aims to connect builders, creators, and founders to the best source of funding for their work. This may be through the Solana Foundation or other ecosystem sources. The program provides milestone-based grants for public goods, convertible grants for public goods with a commercial component, and supports proposals through Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Projects should make a significant contribution to the Solana ecosystem, especially through open-source efforts, and should benefit the community at large.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Governance and DAOs
• Academic or R&D

Grant Program Overview

The Aleo Developer Grants Program offers funding to developers and researchers working on projects within the Aleo ecosystem. Grants are awarded for projects that include open-source elements, with a focus on building privacy-enhancing tools and components for the Aleo network. There are several types of grants available, such as Blueprint Grants and Launch Grants, which range from $10,000 to $200,000+ depending on project scope and complexity.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Academic or R&D

Grant Program Overview

The Sei Creator Fund is designed to empower creators and builders across NFTs and Social projects within the Sei ecosystem. The $10M fund supports the creation and growth of NFT and Social projects, including collections, applications, infrastructure, content creation, and even in-real-life (IRL) events. The fund is deployed in two phases: direct application to the foundation in Phase 1, followed by a community-directed funding process in Phase 2 via Gitcoin.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• NFTs and Digital Art
• Marketing or Community Building
• Growth or GTM
• Development (Idea or MVP)

Grant Program Overview

ATOM Accelerator DAO (AADAO) is a grant-making body funded by the Cosmos Hub. Since its inception in March 2023, AADAO has supported over 60 projects and distributed $10 million in funding. Its mission is to drive the development and growth of the Cosmos ecosystem by funding projects that contribute to ATOM and the Atom Economic Zone (AEZ). The DAO focuses on transparency, community engagement, and the efficient distribution of resources through an open, rolling grant application process. The program also oversees venture funding and other key ecosystem initiatives.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Governance and DAOs
• Academic or R&D

Grant Program Overview

The Optimism Collective offers two types of grants: Retroactive Public Goods Funding (Retro Funding), which rewards projects based on demonstrated impact, and Mission Grants, which provide upfront funding for projects aligned with strategic goals to be completed within 12 months. Retro Funding is distributed in rounds with specific criteria, and Mission Grants are aligned with 'Collective Intents,' such as governance improvements, infrastructure development, and tooling. Over 50,000,000 OP has been awarded through Retro Funding rounds, with 800,000,000 OP reserved for future rounds.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Growth or GTM
• Governance and DAOs
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Casper Accelerate Grant Program is a $25 million fund aimed at supporting projects and developers building on the Casper Public Mainnet. The program is designed to strengthen Casper's ecosystem by identifying and supporting initiatives that focus on interoperability and the competitiveness of the Casper blockchain. Priority is given to decentralized applications (dApps) that utilize Casper’s unique features, including DeFi, Gaming, NFTs, and Casper-specific crypto research.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Gaming
• NFTs and Digital Art
• Governance and DAOs
• Academic or R&D
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Aptos Foundation Grant Program invites builders to apply for grants to enhance community engagement, foster educational initiatives, and champion the cause of Aptos and decentralization. The program encourages open-source projects, innovation with the Move language, and readiness to scale within the Aptos ecosystem. Grants are awarded based on factors like execution readiness, project maturity, and alignment with the Aptos ecosystem’s goals.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Growth or GTM
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• Governance and DAOs

Grant Program Overview

The Hedera Grant Program is designed to support startups, enterprises, and governments in developing and deploying Hedera-powered solutions. It promotes the broad adoption of Hedera Hashgraph by funding projects that contribute to a trusted, secure, and empowered digital future. The program provides funding of up to $250,000 for startups, $500,000 for enterprises, and $1,500,000 for government initiatives.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Governance and DAOs
• Academic or R&D
• Other

Grant Program Overview

The Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program empowers developers and entrepreneurs to build impactful DApps leveraging the Arbitrum network's capabilities. It aims to foster innovation and growth within the ecosystem by providing funding and support to projects that advance Arbitrum technology. Grants are distributed in ARB tokens, with amounts ranging from 20,000 to 150,000 USD, depending on the project and track chosen. The program provides tailored support, partnerships, marketing, and growth opportunities to successful applicants, helping them achieve milestones and long-term success.

Types of Projects Invited to Apply

• Development (Idea or MVP)
• Integration (Existing project w/ traction/users)
• Growth or GTM
• Marketing or Community Building
• Technical Content
• Tutorials
• or Education
• NFTs and Digital Art
• Gaming
• Governance and DAOs