Ecosystem Grants
Funding builders, not gatekeepers.
The Foundation may provide grants supporting open-source software, developer tooling, security research, academic research, infrastructure, educational content, public goods, accessibility, and interoperability. Grant awards are made independently of commercial interests — with a priority on unlocking builders from underrepresented and underestimated communities.
Open-source software
Developer tooling
Security research
Academic research
Infrastructure
Educational content
Public goods
Accessibility
Interoperability
Research
Areas the Foundation encourages
Academic collaboration is encouraged. Research findings are published wherever appropriate to strengthen the whole ecosystem, not a single institution.
Education
Promoting access through education
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a grant?
Developers, researchers, educators, and infrastructure providers building for the Greenwood ecosystem — with particular priority given to projects that expand access for underrepresented and marginalized builders.
Does a grant give the Foundation ownership?
No. Builders retain ownership of their own applications and intellectual property. Grants fund public goods; they do not transfer equity or control to the Foundation.
How are grants funded?
Through the Foundation treasury — see Funding & Treasury for the full breakdown of sources and uses.