Grants & Funding

Empowering builders and strengthening the Zilliqa ecosystem through community-governed grants.

Season 1
In Progress
Applications Closed
Q2 2025

Driving on-chain activity and real-world utility by supporting projects that spark ecosystem usage and deepen user engagement.

$240k
Total Funding
5
Applications
5
Winners
Join the discussion

Grant Application Process

Our streamlined 4-stage process ensures fair evaluation and community involvement in grant decisions.

1
4+ weeks window
Application Submission
Submit your detailed grant application via email with all required information including project overview, team details, and funding requirements.
2
5 days minimum
Governance Forum Temperature Check
Successful applications are posted to the governance forum for community review and feedback. Must achieve >50% 'For' votes after 5 days.
3
2 weeks
Snapshot Vote
Community temperature check winners proceed to Snapshot for gZIL holder voting. Voting is open for 2 weeks.
4
Milestone-based
Grant Award
Successful projects receive 30% upfront funding, with remaining 70% delivered in tranches as milestones are completed.

Application Requirements

To ensure fair evaluation, all grant applications must include comprehensive information about your project, team, and funding needs.

Project title and overview
Team information and experience
Detailed project roadmap with milestones
Total ZIL amount requested with breakdown
Alignment with current Season mission
Demo or MVP (if available)
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Open source status disclosure
Ready to Apply?
Review our complete application form and submit your grant proposal.
Application Email
gzilcollective@zilliqa.com
Subject: Grant Application - [Your Team Name]

Season 1 Grant Winners

Meet the innovative projects driving the Zilliqa ecosystem forward.

Avely & ZilPay
Funded
Meme Launchpad on Zilliqa
$50,000
PlunderSwap
Funded
Zilliqa EVM Developer Hub: AI-Powered Developer Training Platform
$50,000
Torch Wallet
Funded
Forge: Permissionless, all-in-one platform for token creation and deployment
$50,000
ZilStream
Funded
Zilstream 2.0: Analytics and data platform
$40,000
SHIBUI! Universe
Funded
The Tavern: Zilliqa's New NFT Marketplace
$50,000