Supported Initiatives
Application Process
Funding Guidelines
Supported Initiatives
Application Process
Funding Guidelines
IOTA Grants range from funding innovative IOTA projects and initiatives to research grants and scholarships at the cutting-edge of DLT research. Discover how you can use their programs to turn your ideas into reality.
Total Granted
$3.46M+
Tier 3 Funding
$50K+
Total Applications
146
Approved Applications
31
We support the creation and improvement of utilities, tooling, libraries, wallets, frameworks, blueprints, and public goods, essential to our ecosystem.
Web3 thrives on knowledge. We fuel diverse learning through visual, audio, and written content, alongside innovative programs and applications.
Amp up the community vibes with funding for events, meet-ups, hackathons, and workshops. Let's get together and code the future.
Application Submission
Check that your project fits our guidelines and then apply by filling out the application form. Make sure to provide as much information as possible.
Collective Invitation
If your application aligns with our funding guidelines, you'll receive an invitation to your personal IOTA Builder's channel on Discord.
Evaluation & Interview
The interview is the chance to address any remaining questions. Afterwards, your application will be thoroughly assessed by our committee members.
Funding Decision
Once the committee reaches a decision, it will be communicated to you through your personal channel.
Relevance & Impact
Your project must push the IOTA network and its ecosystem forward. It has to solve a problem or fulfill a need with the potential to create serious impact.
Capability & Fair Market Value
You've got to have the chops to deliver successfully, and your requested budget should align with industry standards for similar tasks to make sure it's fair.
Risk Assessment
Keep the risks low - no flops, legal dramas, or bad PR. We want projects with low potential for poor outcomes, legal issues, and negative public perception.
No Duplication of Funding
Bo double-dipping. Your project shouldn't have funding for the same work from another source.
Conflict of Interest & Anti-Bribery
Be upfront about any conflicts of interest. Bribes or gifts? Hard pass. Any bribery or compensation attempts will get your application canned immediately.
Open Source
All code-based projects must be open source, using licenses like MIT, GNU, or Apache 2.0. Non-OSS projects should still keep it transparent by sharing results with the public.
Are you legit and trustworthy? Do you have the necessary qualifications and reliability to execute the project effectively?
Will our ecosystem level up because of your project? Does the project offer substantial benefits to our builders, users, and partners?
Got plans beyond the grant period? Is there a clear vision for the project to continue beyond the initial funding period?
Does your project tick all our boxes? It is aligned with our funding guidelines and objectives?
How safe is your project from potential pitfalls? Is it at low-to-no risk of bad results, legal headaches, and PR disasters?
Can your project grow big? What's the likelihood of this project scaling up effectively?
Up to $10,000
No KYC required
Average Score required
12
Committee Members
2
Up to $50,000
KYC required
Average Score required
14
Committee Members
3
$50,000 and beyond
KYC required
Average Score required
16
Committee Members
5