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Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
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Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.
Types of Funding
Solana Foundation Funding
How to apply
Guidelines for Evaluation
Ecosystem Funding
Hackathons
Ecosystem Grants Programs
Community Public Goods Funding
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.
Solana Foundation Funding
In the Solana ecosystem’s open-source spirit, the Solana Foundation supports projects that generate public goods for the community and give other ecosystem participants the opportunity to learn from and build on your work.
The Solana Foundation primarily provides funding in the following ways:
How to apply
Please note that the following are a set of guidelines for the Solana Foundation funding application only. Ecosystem sources of funding may have different processes.
Application
All funding applicants for Solana Foundation standard and convertible grants are required to fill out the application here.
In the application, make sure to:
Application Review (~1 week)
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If an application warrants an in-depth review, Solana Foundation subject-matter experts (“SME”) will reach out to schedule a call. The due diligence process can include technical due diligence, market research, and other analyses to determine the project’s fit and usefulness to the Solana ecosystem.
Decision & Contacting (~3 weeks)
Applicants will be notified via the email provided in their application whether their proposal has been accepted or not.
Approved applicants work with the Solana Foundation Legal Team to finalize the grant agreement.
Guidelines for Evaluation
While the Solana Foundation appreciates a broad diversity of ideas in grant applications, there are a few common threads that the team always looks for.
Please note that this criteria list is not exhaustive, and grant approvals are at the discretion of the Solana Foundation Capital Team.
Ecosystem Funding
Beyond the Solana Foundation, there are a broad array of funding options available to projects in the Solana ecosystem. Depending on your project’s stage of development, geography, or vertical, some of these options might suit your needs.
Hackathons
Solana Hackathons allow anyone with an internet connection to jumpstart their next project on Solana and join the fastest ecosystem in crypto. Hackathons can be hosted by the Solana Foundation or other teams within the Solana ecosystem.
Past prizes have exceeded $20,000,000 in total and have been distributed to projects in DeFi, DePIN, games, NFTs, and public goods.
Moreover, teams that have participated in these hackathons have often attracted the interest of investors keen on supporting strong new projects — even if they were not ultimately selected for a specific prize.
For more information on the latest Solana Foundation Hackathon, see the Hackathon Hub.
Ecosystem Grants Programs
There are numerous grants programs run by teams within the Solana ecosystem. Generally, these programs are focused on a specific vertical or area of expertise, catering to certain applicants. The following ecosystem teams run their own grants programs.
Community Public Goods Funding
There are a number of community initiatives that also provide funding to public goods within the Solana Ecosystem. Examples include:
The Solana ecosystem is an active, constantly-changing community, and there will always be new initiatives for teams to find funding. For the latest funding opportunities including the ones listed on this website and beyond, please see our actively managed database of different funding sources. To be added, please contact grants@solana.org.
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.
About
Delegation Program
Grants and Funding
Server Program
Stake Pools
Tour de Sun
Grants and Funding
Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
Foundation Grants
Browse RFPs
Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
Types of Funding
Solana Foundation Funding
How to apply
Guidelines for Evaluation
Ecosystem Funding
Hackathons
Ecosystem Grants Programs
Community Public Goods Funding
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.
Solana Foundation Funding
In the Solana ecosystem’s open-source spirit, the Solana Foundation supports projects that generate public goods for the community and give other ecosystem participants the opportunity to learn from and build on your work.
The Solana Foundation primarily provides funding in the following ways:
How to apply
Please note that the following are a set of guidelines for the Solana Foundation funding application only. Ecosystem sources of funding may have different processes.
Application
All funding applicants for Solana Foundation standard and convertible grants are required to fill out the application here.
In the application, make sure to:
Application Review (~1 week)
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If an application warrants an in-depth review, Solana Foundation subject-matter experts (“SME”) will reach out to schedule a call. The due diligence process can include technical due diligence, market research, and other analyses to determine the project’s fit and usefulness to the Solana ecosystem.
Decision & Contacting (~3 weeks)
Applicants will be notified via the email provided in their application whether their proposal has been accepted or not.
Approved applicants work with the Solana Foundation Legal Team to finalize the grant agreement.
Guidelines for Evaluation
While the Solana Foundation appreciates a broad diversity of ideas in grant applications, there are a few common threads that the team always looks for.
Please note that this criteria list is not exhaustive, and grant approvals are at the discretion of the Solana Foundation Capital Team.
Ecosystem Funding
Beyond the Solana Foundation, there are a broad array of funding options available to projects in the Solana ecosystem. Depending on your project’s stage of development, geography, or vertical, some of these options might suit your needs.
Hackathons
Solana Hackathons allow anyone with an internet connection to jumpstart their next project on Solana and join the fastest ecosystem in crypto. Hackathons can be hosted by the Solana Foundation or other teams within the Solana ecosystem.
Past prizes have exceeded $20,000,000 in total and have been distributed to projects in DeFi, DePIN, games, NFTs, and public goods.
Moreover, teams that have participated in these hackathons have often attracted the interest of investors keen on supporting strong new projects — even if they were not ultimately selected for a specific prize.
For more information on the latest Solana Foundation Hackathon, see the Hackathon Hub.
Ecosystem Grants Programs
There are numerous grants programs run by teams within the Solana ecosystem. Generally, these programs are focused on a specific vertical or area of expertise, catering to certain applicants. The following ecosystem teams run their own grants programs.
Community Public Goods Funding
There are a number of community initiatives that also provide funding to public goods within the Solana Ecosystem. Examples include:
The Solana ecosystem is an active, constantly-changing community, and there will always be new initiatives for teams to find funding. For the latest funding opportunities including the ones listed on this website and beyond, please see our actively managed database of different funding sources. To be added, please contact grants@solana.org.
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.
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About
Delegation Program
Grants and Funding
Server Program
Stake Pools
Tour de Sun
Grants and Funding
Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
Foundation Grants
Browse RFPs
Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
Types of Funding
Solana Foundation Funding
How to apply
Guidelines for Evaluation
Ecosystem Funding
Hackathons
Ecosystem Grants Programs
Community Public Goods Funding
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.
Solana Foundation Funding
In the Solana ecosystem’s open-source spirit, the Solana Foundation supports projects that generate public goods for the community and give other ecosystem participants the opportunity to learn from and build on your work.
The Solana Foundation primarily provides funding in the following ways:
How to apply
Please note that the following are a set of guidelines for the Solana Foundation funding application only. Ecosystem sources of funding may have different processes.
Application
All funding applicants for Solana Foundation standard and convertible grants are required to fill out the application here.
In the application, make sure to:
Application Review (~1 week)
All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
If an application warrants an in-depth review, Solana Foundation subject-matter experts (“SME”) will reach out to schedule a call. The due diligence process can include technical due diligence, market research, and other analyses to determine the project’s fit and usefulness to the Solana ecosystem.
Decision & Contacting (~3 weeks)
Applicants will be notified via the email provided in their application whether their proposal has been accepted or not.
Approved applicants work with the Solana Foundation Legal Team to finalize the grant agreement.
Guidelines for Evaluation
While the Solana Foundation appreciates a broad diversity of ideas in grant applications, there are a few common threads that the team always looks for.
Please note that this criteria list is not exhaustive, and grant approvals are at the discretion of the Solana Foundation Capital Team.
Ecosystem Funding
Beyond the Solana Foundation, there are a broad array of funding options available to projects in the Solana ecosystem. Depending on your project’s stage of development, geography, or vertical, some of these options might suit your needs.
Hackathons
Solana Hackathons allow anyone with an internet connection to jumpstart their next project on Solana and join the fastest ecosystem in crypto. Hackathons can be hosted by the Solana Foundation or other teams within the Solana ecosystem.
Past prizes have exceeded $20,000,000 in total and have been distributed to projects in DeFi, DePIN, games, NFTs, and public goods.
Moreover, teams that have participated in these hackathons have often attracted the interest of investors keen on supporting strong new projects — even if they were not ultimately selected for a specific prize.
For more information on the latest Solana Foundation Hackathon, see the Hackathon Hub.
Ecosystem Grants Programs
There are numerous grants programs run by teams within the Solana ecosystem. Generally, these programs are focused on a specific vertical or area of expertise, catering to certain applicants. The following ecosystem teams run their own grants programs.
Community Public Goods Funding
There are a number of community initiatives that also provide funding to public goods within the Solana Ecosystem. Examples include:
The Solana ecosystem is an active, constantly-changing community, and there will always be new initiatives for teams to find funding. For the latest funding opportunities including the ones listed on this website and beyond, please see our actively managed database of different funding sources. To be added, please contact grants@solana.org.
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.
Grants and Funding
Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
Foundation Grants
Browse RFPs
Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
About
Delegation Program
Grants and Funding
Server Program
Stake Pools
Tour de Sun
Grants and Funding
Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
Foundation Grants
Browse RFPs
Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.
About
Delegation Program
Grants and Funding
Server Program
Stake Pools
Tour de Sun
Grants and Funding
Learn more about different grant and funding opportunities within the Solana ecosystem.
Foundation Grants
Browse RFPs
Ecosystem Funding
500+
projects funded
$100M+
in funding
6
continents
Solana is an open-source, public blockchain. Anyone can apply for funding from the Solana Foundation or other sources. That includes individuals, independent teams, governments, nonprofits, companies, universities, and academics.