Foundation Grants
What Avalanche Foundation grants are and how they differ from other funding paths
About this module
Learn how to secure funding and support for your Web3 startup through the Avalanche Foundation's grant programs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, you will learn how to:
- Understand the different funding options available through the Avalanche ecosystem
- Develop a compelling grant application that stands out
- Avoid common application mistakes that lead to rejection
- Leverage ecosystem resources beyond just financial support
- Maximize your chances of receiving an Avalanche Foundation grant
Introduction to Avalanche Foundation Grants
The Avalanche Foundation offers various funding opportunities for builders in the Web3 space. Unlike venture capital investments that prioritize monetary returns, foundation grants focus on creating ecosystem impact and supporting projects committed to the long-term growth of Avalanche.
These grants are ideal for projects that fill ecosystem gaps, create public goods, or add significant value to the Avalanche community. Before applying, it's important to understand how grants differ from other foundation offerings:
- Foundation Grants: Support ecosystem impact vs. monetary returns
- Blizzard: VC-style funding for revenue-generating projects
- Hackathons: Very early-stage ideas and MVPs
- Codebase: Accelerator with mentorship, focused on moving from MVP to product
The grant programs themselves (infrastructure, AI, retro) are designed to fill specific ecosystem gaps, operate on a milestone-based structure, and remain open year-round for applications.
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