The Ethereum Foundation has kicked off 2025 with a major funding push, allocating $32.6 million in grants during the first quarter to support projects strengthening the blockchain’s infrastructure, usability, and community engagement.
According to a recent update, the foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program backed 101 initiatives across a wide range of categories—from zero-knowledge cryptography to educational outreach.
Community-building efforts were a clear priority, with nearly a third of all grants going to organizers of events, hackathons, and educational content—highlighting programs like ETHPrague and ETHiopia.
Developer tools also saw strong support, with 16 projects focused on streamlining development workflows through SDKs, analytics platforms, and validator infrastructure. Efforts to improve EIP accessibility and language support also made the list.
On the technical front, 14 grants went to teams advancing cryptography and ZK-proof technologies, particularly in the areas of security, privacy, and post-quantum research. Execution and consensus layer development each received seven grants, reinforcing Ethereum’s focus on scalability and resilience.
The foundation also reserved funding for initiatives that didn’t fit neatly into any single category, supporting innovations in DeFi, decentralized apps, stablecoin tech, and business development.
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