Grants

The World Foundation offers equity-free grants to Web3 teams building with World ID and World Chain. The program supports projects focused on digital identity, Mini-App development, and ecosystem infrastructure. Startups can apply for: Spark Grants – for early-stage prototypes and small teams Scale Grants – for live apps with user traction Developer Rewards – a $300K WLD pool distributed monthly based on real human usage (no pitch needed) Grants are paid in WLD or USDC, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis. The focus is on verified-human adoption, privacy-preserving identity use cases, and tools that grow the World Chain ecosystem. Important Info: Focus ecosystem: World Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: World Chain

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Starknet Foundation offers grants to support builders, accelerate adoption, and make the Starknet ecosystem more open, accessible, and application-rich. Programs are tailored to both early-stage and mature teams building meaningful, high-impact Starknet-based products. Grant Tracks: Seed Grants: Non-dilutive funding of up to $25K in STRK for early-stage teams with a clear MVP or proof-of-concept. Ideal for startups exploring the Starknet stack and building first-use products. Growth Grants: Grants of up to $1M for later-stage projects are already live and gaining traction. Targeted at teams with strategic alignment, reliable products, and meaningful on-chain usage within the Starknet ecosystem. Important Info: Focus chain: Starknet Grants Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Starknet

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Oasis, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain, offers grants to teams building Web3 and AI-powered dApps on Sapphire ParaTime, its confidential smart contract environment. Grants are available for developers integrating Sapphire as a privacy layer, building dApps, tooling, or infrastructure that adds value to the Oasis ecosystem. Teams can also apply for support to develop entirely new ParaTimes, expanding the range of possibilities on the network. Important Info: Focus chain: Oasis Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Oasis Protocol Foundation

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Uniswap Foundation offers grants to teams driving innovation across research, infrastructure, security, governance, and Unichain growth, while retroactive grants (up to $7.5k ) require your project to be deployed on the Unichain mainnet with measurable traction. In addition to funding, the foundation works closely with grantees to execute high-impact milestones that advance the Uniswap ecosystem. Important Info: Focus chain/ecosystem: Unichain/Uniswap Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Uniswap Foundation

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Infrastructure

Startups building on Sui can apply for grants by responding to open Requests for Proposals (RFPs) issued by the Sui Foundation. These RFPs target specific ecosystem needs, making it ideal for teams whose project ideas align with Sui’s current priorities. Grants are awarded based on technical feasibility, impact potential, and alignment with the RFP’s objectives. Important Info: Focus Chain: Sui Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Sui Foundation

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Web3 startups building games can now tap into the Immutable zkEVM Grant, overseen by Digital Worlds NFTS, the foundation behind the $IMX token. Selected projects will receive milestone-based IMX rewards, funding, and expert support across tokenomics, game design, marketing, and community building. All grants are subject to final approval by Digital Worlds NFTS. If you’re building on Immutable zkEVM, this is your opportunity to access the tools and guidance needed to scale. Important Info: Focus chain: Immutable ZkEVM Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Digital Worlds NFTS

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Moonbeam Ecosystem Grant Program supports Web3 builders launching in areas like DeFi, gaming, identity, infrastructure, and more within the Moonbeam ecosystem This program offers strategic funding and on-chain support to accelerate progress and connect real users to startups deploying a new protocol or scaling an existing one. Grants are distributed through a metrics-driven framework designed in collaboration with Gauntlet, ensuring transparency, alignment with community goals, and effective fund allocation. Important Info: Focus chain: Moonbeam Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Moonbeam

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DeFi

Celo Foundation Grant Program — Web3 grant program listed on Hashlock.

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Sei Foundation offers grant funding to Web3 startups and teams building high-impact applications and technical innovations that enhance the Sei ecosystem. These grants are designed to support projects that align with Sei’s vision of a performant, DeFi-focused Layer 1 chain. Funding is available for a range of initiatives, including: Applications that drive real usage on Sei Infrastructure or tooling that advances the network Contributions responding to Sei’s Requests for Proposals For commercially viable projects, grants may be distributed in milestone-based layers to ensure sustainable progress and delivery. Important Info: Focus Chain: Sei Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Sei Foundation

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The Base Builder Grant is a hands-on funding initiative designed to support creative and impactful projects in the Base ecosystem. Rather than relying on formal applications, the Base team takes a proactive approach—scouting builders directly through platforms like Twitter, Farcaster, and community nominations. Projects that catch their eye are typically those that are: Unique and fun, adding novelty to the on-chain experience Driving user adoption by bringing more people on-chain Already live and impactful, not just an idea, but something real and usable Before issuing a grant, the Base team spends time engaging with the product, testing, using, and evaluating its on-chain presence and impact. If a project aligns with their criteria, it may receive a grant ranging from 1 to 5 ETH. Important Info: Focus chain: Base Website: Apply Twitter: @BuildonBase Organization/Foundation: The Base Team

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Community

Fuse Network has launched a $10 million grant program to support Web3 startups and businesses building innovative payment, loyalty, stablecoin, and consumer fintech applications on its EVM-compatible chain Who Should Apply? Fintech teams implementing non-custodial mobile wallets or offering gas-fee sponsorship Centralized exchanges seeking non-custodial wallet integration Web3 startups focused on payment solutions, especially in emerging markets like Africa Important Info: Focus chain: FUSE Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Fuse Foundation

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The Kadena Grants Program supports developers building within the Kadena ecosystem, with a strong focus on Chainweb EVM tooling, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and AI-integrated blockchain applications. In 2025, Kadena launched a new $50M grant initiative, allocating $25M toward RWA-focused projects (e.g., compliant real estate or debt instruments) and another $25M toward EVM and AI-driven innovation. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically made within 2 to 4 weeks. Important Info: Focus chain: Kadena Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Kadena

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Infrastructure

Since 2019, the Web3 Foundation has been funding software development and research projects that strengthen the Polkadot and Kusama ecosystems. The program prioritizes initiatives focused on infrastructure, interoperability, and security — key pillars for building the decentralized web. The grants are awarded in structured quarterly waves, supporting projects beyond the prototype phase with resources to accelerate product development, integration, and market positioning. In addition to funding, recipients gain access to valuable ecosystem connections, visibility, and promotional support. Important info: Focus chains: Kusama and Polkadot Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: The Web3 Foundation

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Blockchain data indexing and query protocol: The Graph runs an ongoing grant program for individuals, teams, and open-source projects that contribute to the growth of its ecosystem. Grants are awarded for initiatives that improve the protocol, enhance developer tooling, simplify network operations, expand features, or support subgraph and dApp development. Important Info: Focus Ecosystem: The Graph Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: The Graph Foundation and The Graph Council

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The Ethereum Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) provides both financial and non-financial resources to projects that strengthen Ethereum’s core infrastructure, developer tooling, cryptographic research, and the broader builder ecosystem. Grants are awarded through a formal application process, with funding available for both small, early-stage experiments (capped at $30,000) and larger, multi-phase initiatives that require deeper collaboration and more extensive support. In addition to grants, ESP offers guidance, mentorship, project feedback, and ecosystem connections, including help navigating the Ethereum landscape and refining proposals. The program is open to individuals, startups, DAOs, nonprofits, researchers, educators, and more. Important info: Focus Chain: Ethereum Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Ethereum Foundation

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Funds ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 are available through the Aptos Ecosystem Grant for open-source projects building on the Aptos blockchain using the Move programming language. This grant program is tailored for teams developing innovative on-chain applications that can meaningfully strengthen and expand the Aptos ecosystem. To apply, teams must present a clear project roadmap, a transparent financial budget, and a detailed explanation of how the funds will be used to achieve key milestones. Eligible projects should already show tangible progress, including a working MVP and an active, engaged community. Important Info: Focus Chain: Aptos Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Aptos Foundation

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Solana Foundation provides key funding paths for startups and builders in its ecosystem, including Public Good Grants and Convertible Grants. Public Good Grants support open-source contributions, such as tooling, documentation, or core infrastructure, that benefit the broader Solana community. These grants are milestone-based and designed to accelerate ecosystem-wide innovation and collaboration. On the other hand, Convertible Grants start off as non-dilutive support but can convert to investments if the project hits certain milestones, like raising a priced round or hitting growth targets. Projects are evaluated on factors like innovation, execution ability, ecosystem impact, and alignment with Solana’s values. Whether you’re building public goods or prepping for venture-backed scale, the Foundation provides a flexible path to support. Important Info: Focus chain: Solana Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: The Solana Foundation

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Across the Polkadot ecosystem, a wide range of funding opportunities are available for projects at different stages of growth. Various parachains within the multichain network offer grants to developers and teams, each with its own focus areas. Depending on the parachain, funding priorities may include DePIN, AI and data integrity, cross-chain gaming and digital assets, DeFi, or real-world asset (RWA) projects. Important info: Focus chain: Polkadot Website: Apply

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DeFi

Startups building on Hedera can access grants of up to $250,000 (in HBAR) through the Swiss-based Hashgraph Innovation Program, backed by the Hashgraph Association. Funding is strictly for technical development on Hedera; the application and review process usually takes between 6 to 7 weeks, after which projects that meet their criteria are selected for funding. Important Info: Focus Chain: Hedera Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: The Hashgraph Association

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The Fireblocks Grant Program is designed to fund and support new or scaling projects that are shaping the future of digital assets. Grants are awarded to teams that leverage Fireblocks’ core infrastructure in combination with leading partner ecosystems such as PayPal (PYUSD), Solana, Stellar, TON, and zkSync. To qualify, applicants must be existing Fireblocks clients (or in the final stages of onboarding), use a key Fireblocks product in their project, and actively build within one of the listed partner ecosystems. Alongside these core criteria, the strategic relevance and potential impact of the project are key factors in the evaluation process. Important Info: Focus chain/ecosystem: PayPal (PYUSD), Solana, Stellar, TON, and zkSync Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Fireblocks

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Tezos Foundation offers grants for projects building on Tezos and its rollup ecosystem, Etherlink. The program supports both early-stage and established teams contributing to ecosystem growth through infrastructure, applications, and adoption. Focus Areas Include: DeFi: Protocols, primitives, and products expanding the Tezos DeFi ecosystem. Business Development: Partnerships with startups, enterprises, and academic institutions to drive Tezos adoption. Gaming: Tools and experiences that make Tezos a game-friendly blockchain for both developers and players. Important Info: Focus ecosystem: Tezos and Etherlink Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Tezos Foundation

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Circle’s Developer Grant is ideal for crypto and Web3 startups with small, motivated teams (typically under 10 people) building real-world use cases around USDC and Circle’s ecosystem. Grants offer up to $100,000 in USDC, along with access to product support, strategic guidance, co-marketing opportunities, and potential referral to Circle Ventures. Eligible applicants include founders and developers integrating USDC, CCTP, Programmable Wallets, or Gas Station into their apps, MVPs, or protocols. Important Info: Focus ecosystem: Circle Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Circle

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Solana’s SuperTeam offers microgrants of up to $10,000 to early-stage teams and builders building on Solana, with a focus on emerging markets such as India, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa. With SuperTeams hubs active around the world, some grants are localized to specific countries or ecosystems. These quick, flexible grants aim to accelerate promising ideas and early-stage projects that push the Solana ecosystem forward. Important Info: Focus chain: Solana Website: Apply Organization/Foundation: Superteam

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Stacks Ascent — Web3 grant program listed on Hashlock.

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