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Interchain Foundation grants

Grants for Cosmos SDK, CometBFT and IBC work that makes the interchain easier to build on.

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Grant size
$20K–$300K
Paid in USDC or ATOM
Opens in
Until the round opens on Oct 20
Funding model
Round
Fixed application window, reviewed as a batch.
Typical decision
8 weeks
From submission to an answer

Preview data. Confirm amounts and dates on interchain.io before you apply.

About the program

The Interchain Foundation funds development of the open-source stack behind Cosmos chains, including the Cosmos SDK, CometBFT and IBC.

Grants support core software, security work and research, with deliverables agreed in advance.

What they fund

  • Cosmos SDK and CometBFT development
  • IBC tooling and relayers
  • Security audits and testing
  • Consensus and interoperability research

Who can apply

  • Teams with experience in the Cosmos stack
  • Open-source deliverables
  • Detailed technical scope and budget

How applying works

  1. Submit a proposal

    Describe the technical work and its value to the interchain.

  2. Technical review

    Engineers evaluate scope, approach and team fit.

  3. Contract

    Deliverables and payment schedule are agreed.

  4. Deliver

    Payments follow reviewed deliverables.

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