{"id":15076,"date":"2025-11-03T17:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/ethereum-foundation-unveils-new-esp-grants-program\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:45:13","slug":"ethereum-foundation-unveils-new-esp-grants-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/ethereum-foundation-unveils-new-esp-grants-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Foundation unveils new ESP grants program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a new grant structure for the Ecosystem Support Program to further innovation and adoption on the Ethereum blockchain.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_32c3f03b6cfacf03128d0045bc4fb811\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethereum Foundation announces new grants program approach.<\/li>\n<li>Move follows the organization\u2019s brief pause to all open applications in late August.<\/li>\n<li>The Ethereum community is looking forward to the activation of the Fusaka upgrade.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>The Ethereum ecosystem support program team announced the new initiative via a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.ethereum.org\/2025\/11\/03\/new-esp-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">blog post<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Rather than open applications, the project will adopt a dual approach: one  focused on a Wishlist and another on Requests for Proposals.<\/p>\n<p>EF brings this new approach to the ecosystem grants on the back of an earlier decision to halt open applications temporarily.<\/p>\n<p>As crypto.news highlighted, the Ethereum Foundation paused all open grant applications in late August 2025. <\/p>\n<p>The move followed an earlier reorganization of the non-profit\u2019s leadership, and the brief halt to open grants allowed the EF time to design \u201ca more targeted, impactful, and sustainable mode.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>According to the Ethereum Foundation team, the new approach better reflects Ethereum (ETH)\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ethereum Foundation rolls out a fresh model for ESP grants<\/h2>\n<p>In its previous model, EF\u2019s open grants program allowed hundreds of projects building on Ethereum to access key financial and related support. However, following the team reorganization, a lean team could not effectively handle the staggering number of applications.<\/p>\n<p>For the new model, EF is addressing the challenge proactively. Ditching a reactive campaign means EF can work with ecosystem players in a way that aligns funding priorities with the ecosystem\u2019s need for impactful projects.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, EF envisions the Wishlist as key to driving new project innovations across cryptography, privacy, security, and community.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, RFPs will focus on clear deliverables and outcomes, with applicants expected to outline targeted solutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cOur work doesn\u2019t stop here,\u201d the ESP team noted. \u201cWe will continue coordinating grant-making across EF teams to ensure that support is aligned and impactful. Beyond funding, we are committed to enhancing the grantee experience by providing robust support throughout their journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The unveiling of ESP\u2019s new grants structure comes as Ethereum prepares to roll out the Fusaka upgrade in early December.<\/p>\n<p>Deployment across Ethereum testnets has been successful and anticipation for what Fusaka brings is high. That\u2019s despite the continued downward pressure on Ether\u2019s price.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum Foundation has introduced a new grant structure for the Ecosystem Support Program to further innovation and adoption on the Ethereum blockchain. 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