💸 $20k to focus and start the next big thing
Superteam and Solana Foundation Grants are starting the Moonshot Fund focussed on funding applicants with impeccable proof of work in their domain, with a one-time grant to build their big project. These are projects building high-end infrastructure, consumer apps and future core contributors and companies on Solana. We are only looking to support projects that we think can go on to raise a seed round from VC funds, or get a very large grant from the Solana Foundation Capital Team to continue building their public good or infrastructure projects.
Areas of focus:
- Consumer Apps. Things which if successful will bring at least thousands of more users on chain and to Solana.
- Payments Companies. Enable crypto payments, on-ramps, off-ramps unlocking a whole new world in your country.
- Infrastructure. Primarily tech-heavy projects which can help make Solana faster, cheaper and more censorship resistance.
- Research. Potentially seminal work that has the ability to change the trajectory of the Solana network.
📥 Apply for a grant now.
NOTE: The core team does not manage the Foundation’s grant program. We simply make recommendations to the sponsors of the grant program on quality grant applications. You are also free to apply directly on their website for a grant.
⚙️ Guidelines
- This is a grant to work on something full-time. If we find out you are doing it part-time or have multiple parallel projects the grant may be terminated mid-way.
- This grant program is not for beginners. If you are looking to learn and get started afresh you would be better suited for the other Instagrants we have available.
- The application form would take upto 10-15 mins, take your time. Unlike other grants, acceptance from Solana Foundation would take upto a week, and there might be an interview involved later on as well. Rejections may be instant.
- If approved, you may be paired up with a mentor who will guide you through your journey and help whenever required.
- Ideal payment schedule is 25% per tranche across four tranches, spread across 3-5 months. We are open to being flexible here in case of any extenuating circumstances.
