The Ethereum Foundation offers Small Grants capped at $30,000, designed as seed funding for projects with smaller scopes and shorter timelines. These grants support early-stage, experimental, or smaller-scale projects contributing to the Ethereum ecosystem. Funding can also be requested for community events focused on Ethereum’s technology and community. Applications undergo an evaluation process, including possible interviews and budget discussions, with milestone-based payments for selected projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to individuals, teams, and organizations at any development stage (from ideas to projects with progress).
- Any area of expertise is welcome, including developers, researchers, educators, and community organizers.
- Must be aligned with Ethereum’s mission and provide open source or freely available output.
- For-profit entities may apply but funded work must be non-commercial.
- Not eligible: financial products, projects with planned token launches or public funding rounds, art or charities outside scope, and token/investment-focused events.
Benefits
- Funding up to $30,000 for project development.
- Guidance and support from the Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program team.
- Milestone-based payments with ongoing evaluation and feedback.
- Opportunity to publicly share results and contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Onboarding support including KYC and legal grant agreements.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with weekly review meetings. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience and may also attend Office Hours for guidance before submitting.