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Milestone-based public goods grants
Open-source tools, standards and public infrastructure.
Disbursed by milestone.
Grants and Funding
The Silicon Valley Digital Development Foundation’s funding programs put resources into the hands of developers and teams creating public value for the BTBChain ecosystem.
Why we fund
Supporting open-source work and public value
Open source is the foundation of this ecosystem. The foundation prioritizes projects that create public goods for the community and enable others to learn and build on their work.
Funding types
Resources for different building needs
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Convertible grants
Projects with a commercial component that also create public goods.
Disbursed by milestone, with terms agreed separately.
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Requests for proposals (RFPs)
Specific challenges the foundation seeks to address.
According to the request for proposals.
Eligibility
Open to ecosystem builders
BTBChain is an open-source public blockchain. Anyone may apply for funding, including individuals, independent teams, companies, nonprofits, government bodies, universities and researchers.
How to apply
All applications are submitted through an online form. Please include:
- A concise project overview
- An explanation of the public value your project creates for BTBChain
- A structured budget and verifiable milestones
Review criteria
Evaluating projects through public outcomes
The foundation welcomes a wide range of proposals and consistently considers:
Public value
Are the outcomes open and available for others to use and extend?
Execution
Does the team have the ability and track record to deliver?
Verifiable milestones
Can progress be assessed objectively?
Ecosystem fit
Does the project address real, current ecosystem needs?
Budget rationale
Is the funding proportionate to the outcomes?
Application process
From submission to funding and follow-up
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Submit an application
Applications are submitted online and reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Initial review
The foundation checks eligibility and completeness.
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Decision and contact
Results are sent to the email address provided. Successful applicants complete an agreement with the foundation.
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Funding and follow-up
Funds are disbursed and progress reviewed by milestone, in accordance with the agreement.
Ecosystem funding
More paths for builders
Beyond the foundation’s own funding, other ecosystem funding channels serve projects at different stages, in different regions and across different fields.
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Hackathons
Winners may have an opportunity to join accelerator programs.
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Ecosystem funding programs
Programs run by ecosystem teams focus on specific fields.
Ecosystem outcomes
Funded projects
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