How to Apply
Whether you're working on a specific project, or you're still exploring possibilities, you can connect with our team for guidance.
ESP Support Overview
Mission and Scope
ESP is in the process of refining our priorities and approach, aligning with the Ethereum Foundation's updated ecosystem development strategy. Learn more in our blog post and stay tuned for news on ESP's revised strategy, coming Q4 2025!
ESP provides support to eligible projects working to improve Ethereum. We focus on work that strengthens Ethereum's foundations and enables future builders, such as open-source tooling, building blocks and libraries, research, community building, educational resources, open standards, infrastructure, and protocol improvements.
ESP support is generally directed toward enabling builders rather than end-users: strengthening Ethereum's infrastructure, expanding the range of tools available to those building on Ethereum, gaining a deeper understanding of cryptographic primitives, and growing the builder ecosystem through education and community development. We're open to supporting work from people and teams of all kinds.
Software and protocol developers
Researchers
Academics
Community organizers
We don't often support dapps or front-end platforms, although this is not a hard rule and there are exceptions—for example, where an application serves as a research or educational tool, or a reference implementation of a new standard.
How we support
The Ethereum Foundation has many valuable resources: visibility, access to a massive collective knowledge base, a creative and dedicated team, along with connections to leading developers, researchers, and community members. Our goal is to make the most meaningful use of these resources. Builders can book an Office Hours session for non-financial support such as project feedback, advice, or help navigating the ecosystem.
