Optimism Collective
Optimism
Optimism Grants Council
Token grants for teams that bring builders, users and liquidity to the Superchain.
- Grant size
- $10K–$250K
- Paid in OP tokens
- Time to apply
- Left to apply, closes Oct 3
- Funding model
- Round
- Fixed application window, reviewed as a batch.
- Typical decision
- 6 weeks
- From submission to an answer
Preview data. Confirm amounts and dates on optimism.io before you apply.
About the program
The Grants Council reviews applications for OP token grants during each season. Grants support projects that grow usage across OP Mainnet and the wider Superchain.
Most grants are released in parts, tied to milestones such as deployments or usage targets.
What they fund
- DeFi protocols deploying on the Superchain
- Developer tooling and infrastructure
- Consumer apps that onboard new users
Who can apply
- Projects live or launching on the Superchain
- Teams able to complete identity checks
- Clear, measurable milestones
How applying works
Read the season's missions
Each season lists the outcomes the council wants to fund.
Apply during the window
Submit your application before the round closes.
Council review
Reviewers score applications against the mission's criteria.
Milestones and unlocks
OP is unlocked in parts as milestones are verified.
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