Is this actionable now?

rolling. Continuous proposal application with initial response expected within one week.

Propose work relevant to and beneficial for the dYdX ecosystem. Evaluation considers relevance, benefit, feasibility, execution plan, qualifications, originality and cost; public work history and technical credentials strengthen the case.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Approved work is milestone-tracked through onboarding, launch, feedback and completion; exact payment and reporting terms are proposal-specific. Funds must support the approved dYdX ecosystem work and budget; no blanket personal-use permission is published.

What evidence exists?

The program reports more than 234 grants The program reports more than $14 million across 50 funding rounds No application denominator or acceptance rate is published.

dYdX Grants Program

Proposal- and milestone-specific ecosystem grant; no universal minimum or maximum is published · dYdX Ecosystem Development Program · rolling applications

dYdX Grants Program is a grant programme from dYdX Ecosystem Development Program for Contributors worldwide proposing work that builds on, integrates with, or benefits the dYdX protocol and community Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: Proposal- and milestone-specific ecosystem grant; no universal minimum or maximum is published.

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Key facts

Funder	dYdX Ecosystem Development Program
Amount	Proposal- and milestone-specific ecosystem grant; no universal minimum or maximum is published
Deadline	Rolling — apply anytime
Decision time	The program states that applicants should receive an initial response within one week; total interview-to-approval time is not fixed.
Eligibility	Propose work relevant to and beneficial for the dYdX ecosystem. Evaluation considers relevance, benefit, feasibility, execution plan, qualifications, originality and cost; public work history and technical credentials strengthen the case.
Restrictions	Approved work is milestone-tracked through onboarding, launch, feedback and completion; exact payment and reporting terms are proposal-specific. Funds must support the approved dYdX ecosystem work and budget; no blanket personal-use permission is published.
Status	rolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Submit the grant application
Receive an initial response within one week
Interview with the grants team
Undergo committee review and approval
Complete onboarding and milestone tracking
Launch work, provide feedback and document completion

Background

dYdX Ecosystem Development Program operates dYdX Grants Program. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The program reports more than 234 grants The program reports more than $14 million across 50 funding rounds

How the application really works

Submit the grant application → Receive an initial response within one week → Interview with the grants team → Undergo committee review and approval → Complete onboarding and milestone tracking → Launch work, provide feedback and document completion

Tips

Show direct fit with dYdX protocol.
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Show direct fit with research.
Show direct fit with analytics.
Show direct fit with community.
Show direct fit with education.
Show direct fit with security.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is rolling.
Approved work is milestone-tracked through onboarding, launch, feedback and completion; exact payment and reporting terms are proposal-specific.
Funds must support the approved dYdX ecosystem work and budget; no blanket personal-use permission is published.

Track record

The program reports more than 234 grants
The program reports more than $14 million across 50 funding rounds

No application denominator or acceptance rate is published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: rolling. Continuous proposal application with initial response expected within one week.
What is the real economic value?: Proposal- and milestone-specific ecosystem grant; no universal minimum or maximum is published
Who is eligible?: Propose work relevant to and beneficial for the dYdX ecosystem. Evaluation considers relevance, benefit, feasibility, execution plan, qualifications, originality and cost; public work history and technical credentials strengthen the case.
How does selection work?: Submit the grant application; Receive an initial response within one week; Interview with the grants team; Undergo committee review and approval; Complete onboarding and milestone tracking; Launch work, provide feedback and document completion. The program states that applicants should receive an initial response within one week; total interview-to-approval time is not fixed.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Approved work is milestone-tracked through onboarding, launch, feedback and completion; exact payment and reporting terms are proposal-specific. Funds must support the approved dYdX ecosystem work and budget; no blanket personal-use permission is published.
What evidence exists?: The program reports more than 234 grants The program reports more than $14 million across 50 funding rounds No application denominator or acceptance rate is published.

Sources

www.dydxgrants.com/grants-application — Official current criteria, application and one-week initial response (checked 2026-08-10)
www.dydxgrants.com — Official cumulative grant, dollar and round totals (checked 2026-08-10)