The NEAR ecosystem offers multiple funding options to support initiatives aimed at decentralizing, growing, and innovating on NEAR.
Ecosystem Grants
For projects and start-ups building in web 3.0
Near Digital Collective
The NDC empowers builders to create sustainable impact in Web3
DevHub
Funding & support for developers & builders
Potlock
Decentralized public goods funding
MetaPool Grants
For MetaPool growth initiatives focused on Defi, Education, TVL Generation, and Brand Awareness
She is Near
Comprehensive support for women-led projects and Web3 influencers
Globe DAO
Supports regional projects and communities with resources and collaboration
Mintbase
Aimed at supporting projects building in NFTs
Accelerators and Incubators
For projects and start-ups looking to join an incubator or accelerator
HZN Accelerator Application
Join the 8-week equity-free accelerator that provides multi-faceted support for early stage web3 projects.
Lyric Ventures
An incubator focused on B2B projects
MetaWeb
Venture capital and Incubator
NEARWEEK
Amplification of twitter posts, newsletters, marketing campaigns, etc.
Community-led DAOs
Decentralized communities that support the growth of the ecosystem
Near Gaming DAO
Focused on the development of the NEAR gaming ecosystem
Onboard DAO
Supporting collaboration & development of wallet and onboarding infrastructure
Marketing DAO
Grants for marketing support initiatives providing comprehensive founders support via PR agency, influencers, working hours, building marketing strategies and more
Creative DAO
Funding for creative projects, guilds and DAOs
DevHub
The decentralized home base for NEAR builders
Regional hubs
If a project is based in the following regions they should apply via their respective Regional Hub.
Africa
Balkans
Banyan
Brasil
India
Kenya
Korea
Toronto
Vietnam
What funding program is best for me?
There are several options to get financial support for your idea - whether it is a grant from an ecosystem fund, joining an accelerator, or getting venture support through our Ecosystem partners.