CL Web3 Grants #17
🚀 Explore the latest Web3 grants and funding opportunities! Plus, insider tips on writing winning grant applications and updates on our AI-powered CL Web3 Grants Dashboard. 🔗 web3grants.co
Welcome to the 17th edition of the CL Web3 Grants newsletter!
CL Web3 Grants is a bi-weekly newsletter featuring curated grant opportunities for Web3 projects. In CL Web3 Grants, you’ll find new grant opportunities, insider tips for writing winning applications, pitch competitions, and events to elevate your Web3 journey.
Fixing the Challenges in Web3 Grant Funding
Before diving into this week’s grant opportunities and some tips, we have some exciting news to share—the launch of web3grants.co was a huge success! 🌍 With hundreds of visitors from over 40 countries, the response has been incredible, and we’re just getting started!
The Web3 grant ecosystem suffers from inefficiencies on both sides—for builders looking for funding and for grant providers managing allocation.
For builders, grant discovery is still a manual, frustrating process. Many funding platforms lack clear eligibility criteria, forcing teams to sift through outdated, incomplete lists with little guidance. Without AI-driven tools, promising projects often miss out on opportunities that could fuel their growth.
For grant providers, the lack of data transparency makes it difficult to track fund distribution, grantee performance, and overall program success. Without structured analytics, funding strategies remain inefficient, and real impact goes unmeasured.
The CL Web3 Grants Dashboard is designed to solve these problems (and more!), offering a smarter, more transparent way to access, analyse and manage Web3 grants.
🚀 What’s Next?
🔹 AI Grant Matcher Tool (Beta) – Currently in testing, this tool will help you find the perfect grant match based on your project details. Stay tuned for its official launch soon!
🔹 More Data & Analytics – We’re adding new insights to help you track grant trends and maximize your funding opportunities.
🔍 This Week’s Top Web3 Grants
Here’s a fresh batch of funding opportunities for builders, researchers, and innovators in Web3:
💰 Gitcoin GG23 Community Round Announced! - Gitcoin’s new Community Rounds have been announced! Here are the 6 Community Rounds that Gitcoin will provide matching funds to: Regen Coordination, GoodDollar GoodBuilders, Token Engineering the Superchain Retro Round, Regen Rio de Janeiro , Gitcoin Grants Garden, Web3 for Universities
💰 BlockDAG Grants Program– The BlockDAG Grants Program is dedicated to fostering innovation, empowering developers, and expanding adoption by supporting the creation of Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) that attract both crypto-savvy users and newcomers.
💰 yard {hub} – Accelerator program designed to provide the early-stage web3 startups with the knowledge, resources and network needed to thrive.
💰 Encode x Polygon Grants Programme– Encode Club is distributing 450,000 POL to early-stage Polygon projects building in the Web3 and AI grants track!
👉 Explore all active grants in the CL Web3 Grants Database
🚀 Have a grant to share? Submit it here.
Let’s keep building Web3 together!
✍️ Insider Tips: Writing a Winning Grant Application
Securing grant funding in a competitive landscape requires a well-crafted application. Here are key strategies to boost your chances of success:
Thoroughly Review the Guidelines – Each grant has unique eligibility criteria and evaluation standards. Ensure you fully comprehend these requirements before submitting your application.
Clearly Articulate Your Problem and Solution – Explain the issue your project addresses and how your solution adds value. Use real-world examples and data to substantiate your claims.
Highlight Impact and Scalability – Grant providers seek projects with tangible real-world impact. Emphasize how your project contributes to the Web3 ecosystem and its potential for growth.
Outline a Clear Roadmap – Break down your project into milestones, deliverables, and a timeline. Demonstrate to funders that your project is well-structured and achievable.
Showcase Your Team’s Strengths – A strong team enhances confidence in your ability to execute. Highlight relevant experience and past achievements.
Budget Effectively – Be transparent about how you plan to use the funds. A well-defined budget enhances your credibility and approval chances.
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