CL Web3 Grants #9
Over $5M+ in grants from TON, Metis, Hathor Network, and Cardano, plus IPMB’s Season 1 Galxe campaign and insights from Devcon 2024 on Ethereum’s focus on community growth and quadratic funding.
Welcome to the 8th edition of the CL Web3 Grants newsletter!
CL Web3 Grants is a 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
🔍 Latest Web3 Grants & Opportunities
$5M TON Memelandia Grant Program for Memepads
Are you driving innovation in the memecoin space? The TON Memelandia Grant Program is here to support memepads that build core infrastructure and launch fair, sustainable memecoin projects.
🔹 Grant Pool: $5,000,000
🔹 Focus Areas:
TON memecoin launchpads
Fair and sustainable cultural assets
Boosting visibility for memecoin trading competitions
🔹 How to Apply:
Submit the required form to join the test cohort and compete for funding.
🌟 Ready to Earn Big? IPMB’s 1st Galxe Campaign is Officially Live!
IPMB launched its largest airdrop campaign yet, with 200 IPMB Tokens backed by 1kg of gold up for grabs!
Season 1 Duration: November 15 – December 15, 2024
What’s in it for you?
✨ Earn IPMB Tokens by completing exciting tasks on Galxe.
✨ Climb the leaderboard to unlock exclusive perks.
✨ Enjoy rewards that blend digital innovation with the stability of gold.
🔗 Learn More About the Campaign
🔗 Join the Campaign Now
Metis Accelerate Grants Program: $250,000 for High-Growth Projects!
Are you scaling user acquisition or expanding to the Metis blockchain? The Metis Accelerate Grants Program offers milestone-based funding to fuel your project's growth and ecosystem impact! Focus Areas: User acquisition, retention, and ecosystem growth
🔹 Grant Pool: $250,000 🔹 Deadline: Apply by January 31, 2025
🔹 Funding Levels:
Level 1: 5 grants of $25,000
Level 2: 3 grants of $25,000 for top performers
Level 3: 1 grant of $50,000 for the best project
👉 Learn More & Apply on Thrive Metis
🔥 Hathor Network Grants Program: Empowering Blockchain Innovation
Are you a blockchain developer ready to create tangible value and drive adoption? The Hathor Network Grants Program supports innovative projects with funding to accelerate development in the Hathor ecosystem.
🔹 Focus Areas:
Oracles, DeFi Applications, AI dApps
DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks)
Gaming dApps, Wallets, Governance DAOs, and more!
🔥 Cointelegraph Accelerator: Boost Your Web3 Startup to Success!
The Cointelegraph Accelerator Program offers investment, mentorship, and media exposure to help early-stage Web3 startups scale and thrive.
🔹 Investment: Up to $100,000 for product development and market expansion
🔹 Resources: Access to Cointelegraph’s media platform, marketing expertise, and strategic connections
🔹 Duration: 12-week remote program with offline meetups and demo days
🔹 Focus Areas: Payments, Infrastructure, DeFi, Real-World Assets, and Consumer Applications
🔹 Apply By: January 31, 2025
🌐 Develop a Cardano-Based MultiParty Escrow System: $40,000 in Funding!
Are you ready to contribute to a cutting-edge integration of blockchain and AI? The MultiParty Escrow (MPE) System RFP is your chance to develop a secure, decentralized payment system for AI services on Cardano.
🔹 Funding: Up to $40,000
🔹 Timeline: 4 months execution | Proposals due by December 1, 2024
🔹 Requirements: Experience with Cardano blockchain and Solidity-to-Cardano migrations preferred
👉 Submit Your Proposal & Learn More
Some of the grants and opportunities from our previous newsletters are still open – don’t miss out! Be sure to check them out for even more chances to fund and grow your Web3 projects.🧠 Insights from the Field
Devcon 2024: Grants and Growth
At Cornaro Labs, we've been closely following the developments from Devcon 2024, and the insights are particularly enlightening for our focus on community and ecosystem growth. Ethereum has strategically positioned itself to nurture emerging markets, particularly Southeast Asia, through an array of grant programs. These initiatives are not just financial support mechanisms but are catalysts for educational outreach and local community empowerment. The introduction of Devcon Satellite Events is a testament to Ethereum's commitment to decentralization, allowing enthusiasts far from Bangkok to engage with the Ethereum narrative, promoting inclusivity and fostering local blockchain ecosystems.
Moreover, Devon has highlighted a blend of technical progress with community engagement. The quadratic funding model stands out as an innovative approach to ensure equitable distribution of resources, encouraging community-driven growth. Devcon's focus on education and collaboration has underscored the importance of not just technological advancement but also the cultivation of a diverse and inclusive community. Here’s to a future where blockchain technology thrives through community involvement, education, and global inclusivity!
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