CRYPTO GRANTS WITH NO EQUITY
"No equity" in crypto grants usually means one of three things: the funder wants usage of its chain, wants a public good, or wants a first look at your company. Knowing which one you are talking to decides how you write the application.
What we fund
- Ecosystem foundations — no equity, but they expect you to build on their chain and ship a public deliverable.
- Protocol DAOs & public goods — no equity, expect integrations or open-source impact; slow governance.
- Venture funds with grant programs — no equity at the grant stage; the fund earns the right to a first look at your round — that is the trade.
What we usually pass on
- Grants that quietly require a token allocation "later" — read the terms.
- "Grants" that are actually paid pilots with a customer lock-in.
How it works
Bring the idea — we bring the round
Two-minute form. Every application gets an answer.
Apply for a grant ▸Frequently asked questions
Is a fund grant really free of equity?
At ZK Prime, yes: the grant is non-dilutive. If both sides want to continue, a priced round ($50K–$250K, equity or token) is a separate decision you can decline.
Can I take several grants at once?
Usually yes — foundation, DAO and fund grants do not exclude each other. Check each program's terms; most only ask for disclosure.
What does a fund want in return, then?
Information and speed: we see your progress early and can lead the round when you are ready. That is worth more to us than 2% of an idea.
See also: the grant program · live tracker of all active web3 grants · application template · journal.