Ethereum ecosystem support program suspends grant applications amid major overhaul
On August 29, the Ethereum Foundation announced that the Ecosystem Support Program (ESP), launched in 2018 as a grants initiative to support projects contributing to Ethereum’s growth, is taking a new direction.
The Foundation is now reviewing a structure aimed at streamlining processes and improving efficiency, moving toward a more proactive funding model for developers. The latest changes follow a broader reorganization in June 2025, which included downsizing the core team.
This new funding approach aligns with Ethereum’s growth, where the total value of decentralized finance (DeFi) now exceeds $91 billion and stablecoin market capitalization surpasses $148 billion. Scaling the network amid active developer efforts requires a funding model that matches current trends.
“As part of this transition, we have temporarily paused accepting grant applications. This change allows us time to realign and focus on strategic initiatives, shifting from a reactive to a more proactive model that also considers other EF team priorities,” the ESP team wrote.
Support reaches a new level
In 2024, the ESP awarded $3 million in grants across 105 projects, including developer tools, data and analytics, research, and education. Projects supported included Commit-Boost, BundleBear, Web3Bridge, and the Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress.
Although new grant applications are temporarily paused, the Ethereum Foundation plans to continue supporting all active grantees. The ESP team will share further details about the new model and updated priorities in Q4 2025.
Additionally, on Friday, the Ethereum Foundation unveiled a multi-phase roadmap through the end of 2026, aiming to make Ethereum “a unified blockchain again.” Priorities include faster confirmations, trust-minimized cross-chain interactions, and new tools for user experience and privacy.
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