Who Can Apply?

The Foundation Grants Allocator runs a program for any projects working in, assisting with, or supporting the Arbitrum DAO ecosystem. The program operates in phases, where each phase attracts applications from specific areas within the Arbitrum DAO ecosystem.

If your project does not meet the criteria for the current phase, we kindly invite you to consider alternative grant programs within the Arbitrum ecosystem that might be a better fit for your project.

How to Apply

Build dApps leveraging Stylus

Build dApps with the potential to onboard millions of users to Web3

Innovative experiments challenging the status quo of current Web3 products through unique product differentiation or GTM strategies.

Benefits for Foundation Grant Recipients

The Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program is more than just financial support; it’s designed to offer extensive support to projects building within the Arbitrum ecosystem. By partnering with us, recipients of Foundation Grants can expect a range of benefits that help accelerate their projects forward. Here’s what grant recipients can look forward to:

• Access to the Ecosystem - You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the Arbitrum ecosystem, forming valuable partnerships that can significantly benefit your project
• Partnerships - You’ll have the chance to connect with other grant recipients and collaborate on marketing efforts, product development, and in many other ways.
• Tailored Support - Get help in key areas like marketing and technical support from our experienced teams at the Arbitrum Foundation.
• Marketing Support - You’ll have the chance to access a broad audience with over 1 million followers through our @Arbitrum X page, along with many other dedicated Arbitrum pages.
• Increased Visibility - Take advantage of marketing initiatives that are designed to boost your project’s presence on social media and other digital platforms.
• Learning Opportunities - Access educational sessions from experienced professionals at the Arbitrum Foundation and beyond, giving your team the knowledge and skills needed for growth.
• Continued Support - For projects that complete their milestones, the support doesn’t end there. We continue offering growth and networking opportunities to ensure your project keeps succeeding even after the grant period.

Most importantly, your project will help shape the future of Arbitrum! This support system is set up to ensure that the initial funding is just the beginning. Our ongoing resources and community engagement are here to drive your project’s long-term success in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

How much funding should I request?

Arbitrum Foundation grants are distributed in ARB tokens. We generally provided grants from 20,000 USD to 150,000 USD. Please refer to the Grant Tracks for more details on how much funding you can request. For any larger grant requests, we kindly invite you to apply to the DAO governance process via a non-constitutional proposal for a grant from DAO Treasury. We also invite you to consider alternative grant programs within the Arbitrum ecosystem if your funding request falls outside of our scope.

Which applications are currently accepted?

Applications for the Foundation Grant Program can be submitted across the sub-categories defined in the Current Phase Categories. Future phases of the Foundation Grant Program will encourage applications from different parts of the community with different strategic priorities.

Ineligible Application:

While grants across the current Phases’ sub-categories can be submitted, submissions that include ANY of the following characteristics will not be approved:

• Gambling (including prediction markets), drugs, or firearm
• Illicit trade, money laundering, or any criminal activity
• “Virtual Asset Services,” including public token launches and holding/selling/issuing virtual assets on behalf of others
• Projects focused on token or securities issues (including token distributions, creating a new token, making investments and generating returns, buyback or dividend features, exchange listings for $ARB or other tokens, etc.)
• Projects focused on token or securities issues (including token distributions, creating a new token, making investments and generating returns, buyback or dividend features, exchange listings for $ARB or other tokens, etc.)
• Any provision of funds (direct or indirect) to sanctioned persons or projects involving such persons
• Requests involving endorsement from the Arbitrum Foundation
• Projects or team is based in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, or other prohibited jurisdictions based on OFAC-sanctioned countries

Current Phase Categories

The Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program provides funding for projects building :

• Decentralised applications (dApps) potentially, bringing millions of users into Web3, directly improving user experience and onchain activity by using the Arbitrum tech stack : Arbitrum One, Nova, Orbit or Stylus. Note: for projects that fall outside of the scope of the Arbitrum Foundation program, i.e. infrastructure, education, events, or community projects, we invite you to consider alternative grant programs within the Arbitum ecosystem.
• and that are in late development stages (on Arbitrum testnet or mainnet) with initial signs of tractions. Note: the Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program currently does not support projects that are in planning, idea stage or pre-testnet stages. If this is the case we invite you to consider alternative grant programs within the Arbitum ecosystem.

Milestones Guidance

Applications for the Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program require to have milestones, the number is related to the Grant Tracks you have selected (1 to 5 milestones). Grant funding is tied to the milestones completion, with portions of the grant unlocked as each milestone is completed.

Grant Tracks

The Arbitrum Foundation Grant Program offers different types of tracks depending on the stage, growth projection, and type of project. Each grant track will consist of defined goals and amounts, increasing the overall transparency and fairness of our program. Below is an overview of our grant tracks.

• Growth Track is designed to assist projects in the late-stage testnet with early traction that are aiming to transition to the Arbitrum mainnet. Projects applying for this track should have a background in blockchain project development. The grant size ranges from $20,000 to $60,000, and a minimum of two milestones are required for successful applicants.
• Advanced Growth Track targets projects that have already launched on the Arbitrum mainnet and have demonstrated strong growth potential. Applicants should possess proven blockchain experience, and ongoing fundraising is optional but beneficial. The grant for this track ranges from $60,000 to $150,000, with a minimum of three milestones expected to be achieved.
• Multichain Track supports projects from other blockchains that are interested in integrating with Arbitrum. Similar to the Advanced Growth Track, applicants should have a proven blockchain experience, and ongoing fundraising is optional. The grant size for this track is between $20,000 and $60,000, and a minimum of two milestones are required.
• Orbit Track focuses on projects building on Orbits, including innovative appchains and rollup infrastructure. Projects at the late development or testnet stage are eligible to apply, and testnet metrics are optional. The grant size for the Orbit Track can go up to $150,000, with a minimum of two milestones expected.
• Stylus Track supports innovative projects on Stylus, such as math-heavy finance algorithms and onchain generative art. Applicants should have a background in blockchain project development, and projects at the innovative stage, including complex cryptography, are encouraged to apply. Similar to the Orbit Track, the grant size for the Stylus Track can go up to $150,000, and a minimum of two milestones are required for successful applicants.