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Filecoin Foundation grants 2026

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

Varies; Next Step Grants $5K–$10Kticket
Noequity
Anystage
Ecosystem foundationtype

What it funds

Focus: Decentralized storage, Filecoin ecosystem, FVM.

Program format: Open Grants, Next Step Grants, RFPs; 3-month review cycle; open-source (MIT/Apache-2).

Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.

How to apply

Apply on the official page: fil.org/grants. 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 Filecoin Foundation give?

Our tracker lists: Varies; Next Step Grants $5K–$10K. There is no single fixed amount, so size the request to one milestone. Confirm current amounts on the official page (fil.org/grants); last verified 2026-09-27.

How do I apply to Filecoin Foundation?

Our tracker describes the format as: Open Grants, Next Step Grants, RFPs; 3-month review cycle; open-source (MIT/Apache-2). Apply on the official page (fil.org/grants), which sets eligibility and deadlines.

Does Filecoin Foundation take equity?

No. Our tracker lists Filecoin Foundation 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 Filecoin Foundation: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Filecoin Foundation itself, so check its terms.

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 Spotted an outdated detail?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