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Ecosystem Support Program

The Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) is the arm of the Ethereum Foundation focused on providing support, both financial and non-financial, to teams throughout the Ethereum ecosystem. See esp.ethereum.foundation for more!

February 20, 2024

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Allocation Update - Q4 2023
Allocation Update - Q4 2023

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

Even as we embrace the new year, the contributions of our Q4 2023 grantees are not forgotten! Explore the funded projects listed in the table below:

December 19, 2023

ESP

Allocation Update - Q3 2023

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

Before we wrap up the year, we'd like to showcase the fantastic projects that were funded in the previous quarter. Dive into the details below to learn more about the Q3 grantees and their work!

December 6, 2023

ESP

Run a Node Grants Round Grantee Announcement

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

The Run A Node Grants Round wanted to reach different users exploring blockchain, learning, community efforts, and research purposes. The aim of this round was to encourage the exploration of a diverse range of ideas for operating nodes beyond running a validator, such as facilitating data queries for research, examining node performance under severe conditions, or enhancing node UX. Applicants had the option to select a Dappnode or provide specs to receive a stipend for a custom build. We received a total of 243 applications. Out of all the applications we evaluated, we selected 35 recipients from 23 different countries to receive support to run nodes. Eligibility requirements for this round included that applicants must have fast, stable internet connections with high data thresholds, must

August 15, 2023

ESP

Allocation Update: Q2 2023

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

It's time to share the list of impressive projects and community events that received funding in Q2! Read all about them below:

June 15, 2023

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Allocation Update: Q1 2023

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

Kicking off the year with an addition to our Allocation Updates: we've included the contact details for grantees' projects, so that interested readers can reach out and get involved or learn more! With that being said, read on to find out which projects received funding in Q1 in the table below:

February 22, 2023

ESP

Allocation Update: Q4 2022

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

There's been buzz and excitement surrounding the new year, but we haven't forgotten about the grantees from last quarter! Find out which projects received funding in Q4 2022 in the table below:

February 9, 2023

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Layer 2 Community Grants Winners

by Rodrigo Vasquez

The Privacy & Scaling Explorations team is excited to announce the winners of the Layer 2 Community Grants 2022. The Layer 2 Community Grants round started on October 24th, 2022 and was open for 6 weeks. In total we received 130+ proposals and thank each project for taking the time to apply. The wishlist compiled sought applications from all areas including Layer 2 explorers, cryptography, and education. This chart shows percentage of initial applicants by category: Due to the high quality of proposals, we raised the budget from an initial 750k USD to a total of 948k USD. The awarded applications percentage per category:

February 3, 2023

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Grantee Roundup - Q1 2023

by Ecosystem Support Program Team

It’s always fun to hear about new grants as they’re awarded, but what happens after the announcement? In this series, we check in on projects that are well underway or already at the finish line. You may have noticed something different—instead of monthly posts, we'll be highlighting grantees who have made significant strides in their projects every quarter instead. Read on to learn about some recent milestones and achievements by grantees!

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