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Grant programs across
crypto, AI and open source.

Who funds them, what they fund and how to apply.

480 programs on file258 active programsCrypto · AI · Open source

1-4 of 4 programs

Compound DAO

The Compound Grants Program was a community-run program for Compound ecosystem contributions administered through Questbook. Its latest completed application cycle closed May 30, 2024, and no newer public intake is on file.

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Paused
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In rounds
Optimism Foundation

A recurring Optimism grants mission that funded Superchain growth through the Grants Council. Season 9 submissions closed May 20, 2026. The Grants Council was later dissolved; there is no public Season 10 window as of 2026-08-29.

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Paused
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In rounds
Decentraland

A season-based Decentraland funding program for small open-source projects that can ship within 90 days. Season 1 offered up to $15,000 in MANA for mobile content and AI-assisted builder tooling; applications closed April 24, 2026. No later season has been announced.

Status
Paused
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In rounds
Avalanche Foundation
CryptoRetroactive

Retro9000

Retroactive funding for projects built on Avalanche C-Chain and Avalanche L1s, run in recurring tracked rounds; community leaderboard voting is advisory, the Avalanche Foundation makes final award decisions.

Status
Paused
How to apply
In rounds

Status describes whether a program is running. Application methods are recorded separately. Read the funder’s terms before applying.