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Ethereum Foundation Project Grants
Deadline: Ongoing (no fixed deadline)
Target Audience:
Individuals, teams, or organizations of any background and at any project development stage, working on projects that benefit the Ethereum ecosystem.
Opportunity Summary:
The Ethereum Foundation is inviting applications for Project Grants to support complex, large-scale, or mature ideas that advance the Ethereum ecosystem. Grants are open to all contributors—individuals, teams, or organizations—regardless of previous experience with Ethereum. Projects can be at any stage (idea, early-stage, proof of concept, or advanced), but funding is not provided for past work. Funded work must be open source or freely available, even if the applicant is a for-profit company (the grant-funded work must be non-commercial). Applications undergo an intensive review process, and decisions typically take about two months, depending on project complexity and funding size.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Individuals, teams, or organizations (of any age, origin, or background).
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Projects at any stage: idea, proof of concept, or advanced (no retroactive funding).
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Any area of expertise relevant to Ethereum development.
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All outputs must be open source or freely available.
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Not eligible: financial products (trading, investment, lending, etc.), illegal activities, projects with planned token launches or public funding rounds, or art/charity projects outside the Foundation’s scope.
Benefits:
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Flexible funding with no hard upper limit (budgets can exceed $30,000 as needed).
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Technical and administrative support from the Foundation team.
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Ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
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Opportunity to shape the future of the global Ethereum ecosystem.
How to Apply:
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Review the eligibility criteria and program scope on the official website.
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Complete the online application form: Direct application link
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Book an Office Hours session with the team before applying if you have questions.
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After submission, applicants will be contacted for project discussion and evaluation and may be asked for revisions or additional details.