NEAR Foundation
NEAR
NEAR Foundation grants
Grants for AI agents, chain abstraction and consumer apps on NEAR.
- Grant size
- $10K–$150K
- Paid in NEAR or USDC
- Time to apply
- Left to apply, closes Nov 26
- Funding model
- Round
- Fixed application window, reviewed as a batch.
- Typical decision
- 5 weeks
- From submission to an answer
Preview data. Confirm amounts and dates on near.org before you apply.
About the program
NEAR Foundation grants support teams working on user-owned AI, chain abstraction and consumer products.
Grants favour teams with a working prototype and a clear plan to reach users.
What they fund
- AI agents and user-owned AI
- Chain abstraction and cross-chain accounts
- Consumer apps with simple onboarding
Who can apply
- Teams building on NEAR
- A prototype or technical specification
- Monthly progress reporting
How applying works
Apply
Share the product, team and what the grant will fund.
Evaluation
The foundation reviews fit with current priorities.
Milestone plan
You agree on deliverables and payment schedule.
Build and report
Payments follow verified milestones.