Complete Guide to Avalanche Foundation Grants

Main Program: Avalanche Multiverse

$290M incentive program supporting Subnet and DeFi ecosystem development.

Grant Types

1. Subnet Incentives: Create new Avalanche Subnets
2. DeFi Incentives: DeFi protocols on Avalanche C-Chain
3. Infrastructure Grants: Infrastructure and tooling

Application Entry Points

• https://www.avax.network/grants
• Blizzard Fund: https://blizzard.fund/ (investment, not grant)

Priority Focus Areas

• Subnet Creation: Gaming, enterprise, application-specific chains
• DeFi: GMX forks, lending, stablecoins
• NFT: Joepegs ecosystem projects
• Cross-chain: Avalanche Bridge ecosystem

Funding Ranges

• Small: $10K - $50K
• Medium: $50K - $200K
• Large: $200K+ (Multiverse tier)

Core Strengths (emphasize in application)

• High TPS (4500 TPS on C-Chain)
• Low finality time (< 2 seconds)
• EVM compatibility
• Subnet customization capabilities

Application Tips

• Clearly explain why a Subnet is needed versus a regular contract
• Demonstrate enterprise/institutional partnership potential
• Higher success rate during Avalanche Rush incentive periods

Reference Resources

• Avalanche Grants: https://www.avax.network/grants
• Multiverse: https://www.avax.network/multiverse
• Core Forum: https://forum.avax.network/