Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Program Developers for Project Development
Web3 Grants Program
Agency
Corporation
GrantWatch ID#
231363
Funding Source
Geographic Focus
All USA
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA) Marshall Islands (USA) Republic of Palau (USA)
International, Israel and Canada.
USA Territories: American Samoa (USA); Guam (USA); Puerto Rico (USA); Virgin Islands (USA); Northern Mariana Islands (USA);
USA Compact Free Associations:The Federated States of Micronesia (USA) Marshall Islands (USA) Republic of Palau (USA)
International, Israel and Canada.
Important Dates
Deadline: Ongoing
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Grant Description
Grants of up to $30,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International program developers to support project development. The purpose of the grant is to fund projects that build on or otherwise strengthen the funder's blockchain ecosystem. In addition to financial support, grantees will receive technical support, strategic advice, and developer tools.
The Gear Foundation Grants Program supports project development, growth and innovation across the Vara ecosystem by providing financial aid and project support. Gear Foundation grantees will have the opportunity to enhance ecosystem growth while receiving benefits for project development.
Areas of Interest:
- Gaming Projects
- DeFi
- Infrastructure
- Tooling
- Other
Program Benefits:
- Financial Support: Resources for ambitious founders
- Developer Tools: Resources and documentation
- Technical Support: Guidance on technical questions from dedicated members of the Vara development community
- Strategic Advisory: Connections to ecosystem partners, industry leaders
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Additional Eligibility Criteria
Developers worldwide are eligible to apply.
All projects falling under the broader scope of the Gear Foundation's mission are welcome to apply.
All projects falling under the broader scope of the Gear Foundation's mission are welcome to apply.
Pre-Application Information
• The Foundation Grant Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. You can expect to hear back within 4-6 weeks.
• You may be contacted to set up an interview with the reviewing committee to address specific questions or provide additional information.
• Business review includes: contribution to the Vara ecosystem, competitive analysis, roadmap, use of funds, team experience
• Technical review includes: ecosystem analysis, resourcing requirements, financial projections
• Applicants will be notified via email with a decision on their submission.
• You may be contacted to set up an interview with the reviewing committee to address specific questions or provide additional information.
• Business review includes: contribution to the Vara ecosystem, competitive analysis, roadmap, use of funds, team experience
• Technical review includes: ecosystem analysis, resourcing requirements, financial projections
• Applicants will be notified via email with a decision on their submission.
Estimated Size of Grant
The majority of grants for accepted applicants will be in the amount of $10-$30k, but there may be opportunities for larger grants in the future.
Contact Information
Apply on the Full Grant Text RFP link via the "Apply for Grant" popup.
Have questions? Please email grants@gear.foundation
Have questions? Please email grants@gear.foundation
RFP & Supporting Documents
