Ethereum Foundation ESP grants

Who qualifies

• Open-source, non-commercial work improving Ethereum
• ESP provides financial and non-financial support to eligible projects working to improve Ethereum

What you need

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Typical approval time

• Most applications are reviewed within 3-6 weeks, though the exact timeline may vary depending on the complexity of the Wishlist or RFP item and the details of the application

Step by step

1. Pick a Wishlist/RFP item or open round on esp.ethereum.foundation and apply.
2. Submit your application detailing how you plan to address the Wishlist or RFP item
3. Open source : All outputs must be open-source or otherwise freely available; for-profit companies are welcome to apply, but the specific grant-funded work must be open-source and accessible to the community
4. Can I apply for multiple Wishlist or RFP items simultaneously?
5. You can apply for multiple items, but we recommend focusing on those that best match your expertise

Common rejection reasons

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Tips & fine print

• Most applications are reviewed within 3-6 weeks, though the exact timeline may vary depending on the complexity of the Wishlist or RFP item and the details of the application