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Ethereum Foundation

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Next Billion Fellowship

A fellowship for people bringing Ethereum to communities it doesn't yet serve well.

Grant size
$10K–$40K
Paid in ETH or fiat stipend
Time to apply
Closed
Closed Sep 13, 17 days ago
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 ethereum.foundation before you apply.

About the program

The fellowship supports individuals working to make Ethereum useful for communities that are often overlooked.

Fellows receive a stipend and mentorship for a fixed cohort period.

What they fund

  • Local adoption and payments
  • Education in underserved regions
  • Tools for community organisations

Who can apply

  • Individuals with a specific community in mind
  • A project that can progress within the cohort
  • Commitment to share learnings publicly

How applying works

  1. Apply to the cohort

    Describe your community and what you want to build.

  2. Interviews

    Shortlisted applicants meet the fellowship team.

  3. Fellowship

    Fellows work on their project with a stipend and mentorship.