Chainlink
Multichain
Chainlink Grant Program
Grants for infrastructure, tooling and research that grow the oracle and cross-chain ecosystem.
- Grant size
- $10K–$150K
- Paid in LINK or USDC
- Time to apply
- Left to apply, closes Oct 9
- 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 chain.link before you apply.
About the program
The Chainlink Grant Program funds work that makes oracle and cross-chain services more useful and secure.
Grants cover technical integrations, research and educational work, with payment tied to milestones.
What they fund
- Developer tools for data feeds and cross-chain apps
- Research on oracle security and design
- Educational content and workshops
- Integrations that bring new data sources onchain
Who can apply
- Developers, researchers and community organisers
- Work that uses or extends Chainlink services
- Defined deliverables and timeline
How applying works
Submit a proposal
Describe your project and how it strengthens the ecosystem.
Evaluation
The team reviews technical merit and expected impact.
Grant agreement
Milestones and payments are agreed in writing.
Deliver
Payments follow each completed milestone.
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