Ethereum Foundation temporarily halts grant assistance to focus on strategic projects
The Ethereum Foundation is making significant changes to its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP). Open grant applications have been suspended temporarily as the ESP undergoes a redesign to align with strategic initiatives and focus on supporting projects and initiatives centered on sustainability and community engagement.
During this revamp period, the ESP will continue to support active grantees, providing them with the necessary resources and non-financial support. The ESP team remains available and committed to fostering collaboration among developers, researchers, and community members to strengthen the Ethereum network.
Over the past three years, the ESP has streamlined its processes to improve efficiency. Some of the projects funded by the ESP include Commit-Boost, BundleBear, Web3Bridge, ZK Playbook, and Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress. In the past year alone, the ESP awarded approximately $3 million in funding to over 100 projects and initiatives.
The changes are expected to usher the ESP into a new chapter, potentially offering new opportunities to better support builders, researchers, and contributors in the Ethereum ecosystem. The ESP's main goal remains to support the Ethereum ecosystem and the public goods that sustain it.
It is important to note that the ESP's priorities and approach are being refined to align with the Ethereum Foundation's updated ecosystem development strategy. The ESP will continue funding Ethereum public goods and will accept new applications in the future with a new approach.
However, no new grant applications will be reviewed during the redesign period, as all focus will be on refining the ESP's priorities and approach for Q4 2025. The ESP's lean team and broad scope of undertaking have consumed most of the available time and resources, leaving limited capacity for new strategic opportunities.
The revised ESP will focus on initiatives that promote sustainability and community engagement, aiming to foster a more cohesive and environmentally-conscious Ethereum ecosystem. The search results do not contain information about the new head of the revised Ethereum Foundation Grants program focusing on sustainability and community support.
In conclusion, the ESP's redesign marks an exciting time for the Ethereum ecosystem, as it paves the way for a more sustainable and community-focused future. The ESP team looks forward to continuing their support of active grantees and the Ethereum community as a whole during this transition period.
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