Grants are for:
- Projects contributing to public good via the TON blockchain
- Early-stage and ideation stage projects looking to kickstart
- Projects that champion open-source code
- Projects with unique use-cases
Grants
The TON Foundation invites talent to imagine and realize projects that have the potential to integrate with the daily lives of users.
Our vision
Our vision
Our vision is to expand an ecosystem of users empowered by personal sovereignty, unbound capital, and freedom of expression. We achieve this through allocating capital to critical projects, connecting ecosystem participants, and increasing network adoption. We support open-source projects that contribute to the public good and the advancement of the ecosystem.
TON is for Talent
TON is for Talent
We accept applications from individual contributors, independent teams, nonprofits, academics, etc. We see grants as an additional incentive for talented people to build something benefiting TON.
Grants are not for:
- Event or exhibition donations (see sponsorships page)
- Individual NFT projects (see 3rd party grants, e.g., Getgems)
- Investment or VC funding - i.e., not substitutions for a round of funding
- dApps not built natively on TON
Areas of interest
Areas of interest
We are seeking to fund non-commercial developments in the following categories:
Developer tools
From setup to deployment
Developer education
Tutorials, smart contract, etc.
Academic research
Simulations, web3, etc.
Education materials
Programming language
Funding
Funding
Teams looking for funding and investments can apply to third-parties below:
Ecosystem funds
Are designed to actively invest and incubate projects on the TON blockchain. Upcoming funds will be announced by TON Society.
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the TON Grants.
When would I hear back about the decision?
All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Decisions will be emailed, and successful applications will be announced monthly on TON Society channels.
What if I already applied for Ecosystem Fund incubation and/or Launchpad?
Projects accepted by other channels will automatically receive a grant. You do not need to apply again.
What is the average size of the grants awarded?
We understand that teams will come in all shapes and sizes and from different parts of the world. We encourage applicants to benchmark against their peer group, exercise professional judgment, and be reasonable in the request.
What currencies are the grants paid in?
We award grants in Toncoin (TON), the native utility token for The Open Network. Toncoin is listed on major exchanges across the world for easy swap to other currencies as needed to fund the project.
Do I need to fill out the project proposal template if I already have a presentation?
While not mandatory, we encourage the applicants to submit as much detail as possible. If you already have a pre-existing presentation, we encourage you to cross-check it against the questions per the project proposal template to ensure that all bases are covered.
What happens if I am not selected?
As your project idea/development advances, we encourage you to reapply and highlight the substantial changes made since the time of the previous application.