Avalanche Builder Hub grants 2026
Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Avalanche Builder Hub Grants, from our web3 grant tracker (last verified 2026-09-27). Terms change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
What it funds
Focus: Avalanche apps and infra; academic research.
Program format: Team1 Builder Grants, Call for Research Proposals, partner programs and developer credits.
Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.
From the official page (build.avax.network/grants, checked 2026-09-28):
- Call for Research Proposals: academic research on the economics of cryptoassets and decentralised networks, up to $50,000.
- Team1 Builder Grants: fast, focused funding for builders on Avalanche, run by Team1.
- Partner programs: a game accelerator with Helika, developer credits with Space & Time, and security audits subsidised up to 75% through quotes from firms on the Ava Labs whitelist.
- A security bug bounty pays up to $100,000 for critical vulnerabilities.
How to apply
Apply on the official page: build.avax.network/grants. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.
What makes any grant application easier to say yes to:
Apply to ZK Prime in parallel
Same document, no exclusivity. $5K–$75K non-dilutive grants for on-chain AI agents, DeFAI and ZK infrastructure at idea or prototype stage; reply within 5 business days.
Apply with the same doc ▸Similar programs
Other ecosystem foundation programs in the tracker:
- Ethereum Foundation ESPEcosystem foundation · Varies
- Sui FoundationEcosystem foundation · $25K academic research award; RFPs; direct investment
- The Graph FoundationEcosystem foundation · Varies
All 26 grant programs · searchable tracker
Frequently asked questions
How much does Avalanche Builder Hub give?
Our tracker lists: Varies (research grants up to $50K). There is no single fixed amount, so size the request to one milestone. Confirm current amounts on the official page (build.avax.network/grants); last verified 2026-09-27.
How do I apply to Avalanche Builder Hub?
Pick the program that fits: research teams apply to the Call for Research Proposals, builders to Team1 Builder Grants, and games, credits and audits go through the partner programs. Each has its own entry on the official page. (Official page: build.avax.network/grants, checked 2026-09-28.)
Does Avalanche Builder Hub take equity?
Our tracker lists equity as “No” for Avalanche Builder Hub. The page also lists the Blizzard Fund, which it describes as a fund investing in Avalanche projects: that is an investment, not a grant.
Can I apply to ZK Prime at the same time?
Yes. ZK Prime Capital does not ask for exclusivity and accepts the same application document you prepare for Avalanche Builder Hub: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Avalanche Builder Hub itself, so check its terms.
Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.