EF Ecosystem Support Program

The Ethereum Foundation Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) is an initiative to support and grow the Ethereum ecosystem. ESP provides grants and other forms of support for open source projects that strengthen Ethereum's infrastructure, developer tools, research, and community development.

The primary areas of support include improving the infrastructure, expanding developer tools, deepening the understanding of cryptographic primitives, and growing the developer ecosystem through education and community development.

ESP supports projects that are free, open source, non-profit, and focused on creating positive impact. Funding typically supports developers rather than end users.

The grant application process includes a formal application and evaluation, as well as an opportunity for an informal consultation with an ESP team member for project feedback, advice, help navigating the ecosystem, or guidance on submitting an application.

Since its inception, ESP has supported projects around the world, including companies, DAOs, non-profits, educational institutions, developers, educators, and community organizers.