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Why it matters

Grant programs are one of the main ways builders get funded in crypto, but finding them is a mess. Every ecosystem, foundation, and DAO runs their own program with different criteria, application processes, and timelines. A structured catalog in Geo that connects grant programs to the projects offering them, the topics they fund, and examples of past recipients gives builders a single place to find funding opportunities.

What to publish

  • Create Grant Program entities for every active crypto grant program

  • For each program, publish:

    • Name and description

    • Organization running it — link to Project/Company/DAO entity

    • Total budget or funding pool if disclosed

    • Grant size range (min/max per grant)

    • Focus areas (what they fund — infrastructure, DeFi, education, public goods, etc.)

    • Application URL

    • Application process (rolling, cohort-based, RFP)

    • Current status (open, closed, paused)

    • Notable past recipients — link to Project entities

  • Link each program to:

    • The parent organization

    • Topics describing what they fund

    • Ecosystem (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, etc.)

  • Cover all major programs:

    • e.g. Ethereum Foundation grants, Optimism RPGF, Arbitrum grants, Uniswap Foundation, Gitcoin, Solana Foundation, Cosmos grants, Protocol Labs, Base grants, Starknet grants

Scope

All active programs — likely 40–60. Include foundation grants, DAO-funded programs, and ecosystem funds.

Potential sources

Foundation and DAO websites, grants.xyz, Gitcoin, ecosystem grant portals, DAO forum announcements, Twitter/X announcements from grant committees.