We often get asked about grant opportunities, so we decided to round-up a few cool funding programs:
@ethereum Security Subsidy Program:
A 1 Million USD initiative designed to lower barriers for Ethereum mainnet projects seeking security audits from high-quality, pre-vetted auditors.
๐ Deadline: 14th of each month, 23:59 UTC
@Optimism Foundation Growth Grants: funding incentives that grow and activate DEX liquidity for collateralโborrow asset pairs used in lending.
๐ Deadline: 20 May 2026, 3:00 UTC
@spark_sciences Fund for Radical Researchers:
Micro-grants for scientific innovation and a bridge for new creators to enter the DeSci ecosystem with confidence. Live on
@Artizen
๐ Deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 UTC
and finally, the
@ethereum Security QF Round on 500 ETH (~$1M+) in matching funds from
@thedaofund to support the people and projects securing Ethereum and its L2s. Live on
@Giveth
๐ Deadline: 14 May 2026
(links are in the reply for each program)