Tezos Foundation Grants

Open all year Tezos Foundation Switzerland

Grant

Amount set per project. Paid in milestones.

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Milestone grants for projects that grow the Tezos and Etherlink blockchain ecosystem
Who can apply: Projects building on Tezos or Etherlink
Areas: core tech, tooling, DeFi, gaming, arts
DeFi projects need a third-party security audit
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Send a proposal through the Tezos Foundation grants page. Review takes about eight weeks.
Best for: Idea, Prototype, Early revenue stage
Sectors: Web3
Run by: International programmes

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