Web3 · USA
Web3 grants in USA for 2026
Federal US grants rarely fund Web3. The capital flows from US-headquartered blockchain ecosystems.
Key programs
- Ethereum Foundation ESP
- Solana Foundation
- Coinbase Crypto Startup School
- Stellar SDF
- A16z Crypto School
The funding landscape
Ethereum Foundation ESP funds public-good Ethereum work ($10K-$500K). Solana Foundation funds ecosystem builders. Coinbase Crypto Startup School + Stellar SDF + Octant fund infrastructure. A16z Crypto School gives $50K + mentorship.
Application tip
US ecosystem grants favor "infrastructure that benefits the whole chain" over "yet another DEX." Pitch tooling, security, developer experience, on-ramps, identity.
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