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Project Catalyst (Cardano) grants 2026

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

Varies per proposal (Fund15 budget: 18.5M ADA + 250K USDM)ticket
Noequity
Anystage
Community fundtype

What it funds

Focus: Cardano ecosystem: open-source tech, developer tooling, ecosystem growth.

Program format: Community-voted funding rounds every few months.

Stage: any — the tracker lists no stage requirement.

How to apply

Apply on the official page: projectcatalyst.io. Eligibility, format and deadlines are set there and can change without notice.

Funding here is community-voted, so the proposal will be read in public: write it for a non-specialist voter as well as a reviewer.

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 Project Catalyst (Cardano) give?

Our tracker lists: Varies per proposal (Fund15 budget: 18.5M ADA + 250K USDM). There is no single fixed amount, so size the request to one milestone. Confirm current amounts on the official page (projectcatalyst.io); last verified 2026-09-27.

How do I apply to Project Catalyst (Cardano)?

Our tracker describes the format as: Community-voted funding rounds every few months. Apply on the official page (projectcatalyst.io), which sets eligibility and deadlines.

Does Project Catalyst (Cardano) take equity?

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

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 Spotted an outdated detail?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