Polkadot OpenGov Treasury grants 2026
Amounts, focus, equity terms and how to apply for Polkadot OpenGov Treasury, 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: Polkadot ecosystem: development, tooling, community, bounties.
Program format: Replaces the discontinued Web3 Foundation Grants Program; proposals submitted on-chain (e.g. via Subsquare).
Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.
How to apply
Apply on the official page: wiki.polkadot.com/learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury. 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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Polkadot OpenGov Treasury give?
Our tracker lists: Varies (on-chain proposal, paid in DOT). There is no single fixed amount, so size the request to one milestone. Confirm current amounts on the official page (wiki.polkadot.com/learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury); last verified 2026-09-27.
How do I apply to Polkadot OpenGov Treasury?
Our tracker describes the format as: Replaces the discontinued Web3 Foundation Grants Program; proposals submitted on-chain (e.g. via Subsquare). Apply on the official page (wiki.polkadot.com/learn/learn-polkadot-opengov-treasury), which sets eligibility and deadlines.
Does Polkadot OpenGov Treasury take equity?
No. Our tracker lists Polkadot OpenGov Treasury 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 Polkadot OpenGov Treasury: $5K–$75K, non-dilutive, idea or prototype stage, reply within 5 business days. Any rules on disclosing other funding are set by Polkadot OpenGov Treasury itself, so check its terms.
Source: ZK Prime web3 grant tracker, last verified 2026-09-27. Spotted an outdated detail? Open a PR.