Solana
Solana Foundation Grants Program
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18 Nov 2020 - TBA
The Solana Foundation Grants Program is a continuous funding initiative designed to support builders developing public goods for the Solana ecosystem. Operating with a rolling submission model, the program targets critical areas like open-source contributions, decentralization efforts, ecosystem tooling, and community infrastructure. In April 2023, the foundation expanded the initiative by introducing milestone-based convertible grants to specifically support public goods with a commercial component. Historically, the program has distributed over $100 million in funding to more than 500 projects globally.
Solana - Solana Foundation Grants Program Overview
How to join Solana - Solana Foundation Grants Program?
The Solana Foundation Grants Program is a continuous, rolling funding initiative designed to support developers and teams building impactful public goods on the Solana network. There is no fixed campaign deadline; applications are evaluated as they arrive. The program structure includes standard milestone-based grants for open-source contributions and Convertible Grants for public goods possessing a commercial component. Cumulatively, the foundation has deployed over $100 million to more than 500 projects globally. Additionally, ecosystem partners like Superteam administer regional microgrants, offering early-stage builders funding of up to $10,000.
To secure funding, applicants must articulate how their project serves the Solana ecosystem and provide a well-structured budget with measurable goals. Builders can submit open proposals via the official portal or address specific ecosystem needs found in the active RFP database. Initial reviews are typically completed within 1 week, followed by technical due diligence calls with Foundation subject matter experts. Approved projects receive their financial distributions strictly upon the completion of agreed-upon development milestones.
Step-by-step Guide
Review the funding guidelines on the official portal to ensure your project qualifies as a public good.
Check the active RFP database to see if your idea aligns with specific Foundation requests.
Submit your proposal via the application form, including a clear budget and measurable milestones.
Await the initial review, which typically takes around 1 week to complete.
Complete the technical due diligence and market research calls with Foundation SMEs if selected.
Sign the final grant agreement and begin receiving disbursements upon hitting approved milestones.