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Ethereum Foundation ESP grants 2026

Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Ethereum Foundation — ESP, from our web3 grant tracker (last verified 2026-09-27). Terms change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.

Variesticket
Noequity
Anystage
Ecosystem foundationtype

What it funds

Focus: Public goods, infra, research, cryptography/ZK.

Program format: Rolling; grants plus wishlist/RFP items.

Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.

How to apply

Apply on the official page: esp.ethereum.foundation. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.

The tracker lists RFPs for this program: check the open RFPs first, and if one matches your project, write the application against it.

What makes any grant application easier to say yes to:

1One milestone. Tie the request to one milestone: what ships, by when, and how a reviewer can check it.
2Line-item budget. Break the ask into line items (people × weeks, audits, infrastructure) that add up to the total.
3Demo link. Link a demo, repo or prototype. Reviewers trust links over adjectives.
4One page. Keep it to one page: problem, why it needs to be on-chain, milestone, budget, team. Free format: web3 grant application template.

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 ▸

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Ethereum Foundation ESP give?

Our tracker lists: Varies. There is no single fixed amount, so size the request to one milestone. Confirm current amounts on the official page (esp.ethereum.foundation); last verified 2026-09-27.

How do I apply to Ethereum Foundation ESP?

Our tracker describes the format as: Rolling; grants plus wishlist/RFP items. Apply on the official page (esp.ethereum.foundation), which sets eligibility and deadlines.

Does Ethereum Foundation ESP take equity?

No. Our tracker lists Ethereum Foundation ESP as non-dilutive: no equity is taken.

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 Ethereum Foundation ESP: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Ethereum Foundation ESP itself, so check its terms. Ethereum Foundation ESP’s focus (Public goods, infra, research, cryptography/ZK) overlaps with ours (on-chain AI agents, DeFAI, ZK infrastructure), so one document can serve both.

Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.