The mission of the Arbitrum Foundation's grants program is to empower developers and entrepreneurs to build impactful DApps that leverage the capabilities of the Arbitrum network, driving the evolution of decentralization and enhancing the overall user experience for participants in the ecosystem.
Our program aims to foster innovation and growth within the ecosystem by providing funding and support to projects that contribute to the advancement and adoption of Arbitrum technology.
The Foundation Grants Program is for any projects working in, assisting with, or supporting the Arbitrum ecosystem. The program operates in phases, where each phase attracts applications from specific areas within the Arbitrum ecosystem. Please refer to the ✍️ Submission Guidelines for more details on startup eligibility.
If your project does not meet the criteria for the current phase, we kindly invite you to consider alternative grant programs within the Arbitrum ecosystem that might be a better fit for your project.
The Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program is more than just financial support; it's designed to offer extensive support to projects building within the Arbitrum ecosystem. By partnering with us, recipients of Foundation Grants can expect a range of benefits that help accelerate their projects forward. Here's what grant recipients can look forward to:
| Access to the Ecosystem | You'll have the opportunity to connect with the Arbitrum ecosystem, forming valuable partnerships that can significantly benefit your project |
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| Partnerships | You'll have the chance to connect with other grant recipients and collaborate on marketing efforts, product development, and in many other ways. |
| Tailored Support | Get help in key areas like marketing and technical support from our experienced teams at the Arbitrum Foundation. |
| Marketing Support | You'll have the chance to access a broad audience with over 1 million followers through our @Arbitrum X page, along with many other dedicated Arbitrum pages. |
| Increased Visibility | Take advantage of marketing initiatives that are designed to boost your project’s presence on social media and other digital platforms. |
| Learning Opportunities | Access educational sessions from experienced professionals at the Arbitrum Foundation and beyond, giving your team the knowledge and skills needed for growth. |
| Continued Support | For projects that complete their milestones, the support doesn’t end there. We continue offering growth and networking opportunities to ensure your project keeps succeeding even after the grant period. |
Most importantly, your project will help shape the future of Arbitrum! This support system is set up to ensure that the initial funding is just the beginning. Our ongoing resources and community engagement are here to drive your project’s long-term success in the Arbitrum ecosystem.
Arbitrum Foundation grants are distributed in ARB tokens.
We generally provided grants from 20,000 USD to 150,000 USD. Please refer to the **Grant Tracks** for more details on how much funding you can request.
For any larger grant requests, we kindly invite you to apply to the 🗳️ DAO governance process via a non-constitutional proposal for a grant from DAO Treasury. We also invite you to consider alternative grant programs ****within the Arbitrum ecosystem if your funding request falls outside of our scope.
We recommend reading through the available information at the Arbitrum Foundation Grants website (i.e. clicking the “Next page” link below) and get familiarised with the Foundation Grants program.
Once you are ready to submit your application, head over to How to Apply!
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Next page: Current Phase Categories to understand eligible grant categories