Ecosystem Support Program

Are you part of a university blockchain club eager to dive deeper into the world of Ethereum? We want to connect with you! The Ethereum Foundation is sponsoring a global University Tour in partnership with BuidlGuidl, designed to activate student communities and grow the next generation of Ethereum builders. This tour includes: 🧑‍💻 Virtual sessions with Ethereum educators and builders 🏫 In-person workshops on campuses across the globe 🏆 A cross-university club competition, culminating in a live finals at Devconnect 2025 Whether your club is just getting started or already deeply embedded in the Ethereum ecosystem, this is your chance to: Plug into the global Ethereum community Learn directly from builders and researchers Showcase your ideas, research, or prototypes

The new year may be here, but we're still inspired by the incredible projects funded in Q4 2024. Check out the table below for an overview of the grantees shaping the future with their work!

Curious about the projects and community initiatives that were funded last quarter? Explore the Q3 grantees and their impactful work below:

Get ready to explore the exceptional projects and community events that received support in Q2! Learn more about them below:

We're welcoming the new year with a fresh wave of grants! Discover the projects that received funding in the first quarter of this year, listed down below:

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:

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!

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