Complete Guide to Arbitrum Grants

Funding Sources

1. Arbitrum Foundation Grants — Direct funding from the Foundation
2. Arbitrum DAO Treasury — Funding through DAO governance voting
3. LTIPP (Long-Term Incentive Pilot Program) — Liquidity incentives
4. STIP (Short-Term Incentive Program) — Short-term incentives

Application Portals

• Foundation Grants: https://arbitrumfoundation.notion.site/Arbitrum-Foundation-Grants-Program
• DAO Proposals: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/

Funding Priority Areas

• DeFi Protocols: AMMs, lending, derivatives, structured products
• Developer Tools: Arbitrum-specific toolchains, testing frameworks
• Cross-chain Infrastructure: Bridges, interoperability
• Gaming & NFT: On-chain games, NFT marketplaces
• User Growth: Tools that lower barriers to entry

Application Process (DAO Treasury)

1. Post an [RFC] thread on Arbitrum Forum
2. Community discussion (at least 1 week)
3. Publish formal proposal to Tally/Snapshot
4. DAO vote (7 days)
5. Execute if approved

Funding Ranges

• Foundation Grants: $10K - $500K
• DAO Treasury: No cap (depends on proposal)
• LTIPP: $50K - $5M (ARB token incentives)

Keys to Success

• Arbitrum-specific Value: Why Arbitrum and not other chains
• TVL/User Metrics: Existing on-chain data to support your case
• Community Consensus: High engagement in Forum discussions
• Detailed Milestones: Milestone-based payment structure

Reference Resources

• Arbitrum Forum: https://forum.arbitrum.foundation/
• Grants Page: https://arbitrumfoundation.notion.site/
• Tally: https://www.tally.xyz/gov/arbitrum