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Over the past few years, the Ethereum ecosystem has grown in depth, diversity, and maturity. Builders and communities worldwide have pushed the boundaries of what\u2019s possible, creating new tools, protocols, and public goods that strengthen the network as a whole. As the ecosystem grows, our approach to supporting it must adapt as well.<\/p>\n

Today, we\u2019re excited to share the next step in that journey: the Ecosystem Support Program<\/a>\u2019s (ESP) new grants program.<\/p>\n

This announcement builds on our earlier update<\/a>, where we temporarily paused open grant applications to reassess our priorities and funding approach. During this time, we focused on designing a more targeted, impactful, and sustainable model that evolves alongside Ethereum\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Why We’re Evolving<\/h2>\n

The previous open grants program successfully supported hundreds of projects that contributed key building blocks across Ethereum. However, with a lean team and broad scope, the growing volume of applications stretched our resources, limiting our ability to pursue strategic opportunities.<\/p>\n

Our new model addresses this by shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach, working closely with other EF teams to ensure that funding aligns with the ecosystem\u2019s priorities and drives meaningful impact.<\/p>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Introducing the New Grants Program<\/h2>\n

ESP will continue running a grants program open to all, but now structured through two pathways: Wishlist and Requests for Proposals. These channels target the ecosystem\u2019s most pressing needs, as identified by teams across the EF.<\/p>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Wishlist<\/h3>\n

The Wishlist outlines broad areas where we see important gaps and opportunities for progress in the ecosystem.<\/p>\n