# Grants 🔴 **URL:** https://gov.optimism.io/c/grants/87.md [Latest](https://gov.optimism.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://gov.optimism.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://gov.optimism.io/tags.md) --- ## [About the Grants 🔴 category](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-grants-category/10518)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/about-the-grants-category/10518 "2026-04-01T16:37:20Z")
Everything about community-led grants, including how to get a grant. Or go straight to Atlas. --- ## [How to Get a Grant](https://gov.optimism.io/t/how-to-get-a-grant/6119)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 8:10pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/how-to-get-a-grant/6119 "2025-08-06T20:10:32Z")
Get a Grant If the process is still confusing after reviewing Atlas, please leave feedback or ask unanswered questions here. --- ## [Grant Streamer: On-chain grant disbursement prototype](https://gov.optimism.io/t/grant-streamer-on-chain-grant-disbursement-prototype/10901)
**Author:** [@Quadri](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Quadri)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/grant-streamer-on-chain-grant-disbursement-prototype/10901 "2026-10-15T14:59:59Z")
Hello Optimism team, I’m an independent Web3 developer and the creator of Grant Streamer, a Solidity-based prototype integrated with Sablier LockupLinear. The system connects grant records to on-chain payment streams a… --- ## [Season 9 Final Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-final-report/10685)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-final-report/10685 "2026-09-23T13:11:12Z")
Highlights The Grants Council closed Season 9 submissions on May 20th. Submission flow increased significantly in the final two cycles, bringing the Season 9 total to 38 applications. Across the season, GrantNerds revi… --- ## [\[Builder Grant Proposal\] OP Security Proxy: Local Pre-Execution & Revert Interception for the Superchain](https://gov.optimism.io/t/builder-grant-proposal-op-security-proxy-local-pre-execution-revert-interception-for-the-superchain/10845)
**Author:** [@Cypherin](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Cypherin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/builder-grant-proposal-op-security-proxy-local-pre-execution-revert-interception-for-the-superchain/10845 "2026-09-08T19:39:19Z")
Hi everyone. I am a solo systems developer building OP Security Proxy (GitHub - Ishant5436/op-sec-proxy · GitHub), which is an open-source JSON-RPC middleware written in Rust that intercepts and simulates transactions be… --- ## [\[Builder Grant Proposal\] Ag^τ Semantic Compression Engine: 4.00x Calldata Compression (33M+ tx/s)](https://gov.optimism.io/t/builder-grant-proposal-ag-semantic-compression-engine-4-00x-calldata-compression-33m-tx-s/10817)
**Author:** [@ProtoArchitect](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ProtoArchitect)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/builder-grant-proposal-ag-semantic-compression-engine-4-00x-calldata-compression-33m-tx-s/10817 "2026-08-26T03:05:11Z")
Hello Optimism Collective, We have developed Ag^τ, a proprietary, zero-FPU semantic compression engine designed to reduce L1 calldata costs and lower hardware overhead for EVM rollups. As Optimism scales, L1 data avail… --- ## [Grant Application: superchain-guard](https://gov.optimism.io/t/grant-application-superchain-guard/10676)
**Author:** [@Taiwo](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Taiwo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/grant-application-superchain-guard/10676 "2026-05-19T09:44:55Z")
Project Name: superchain-guard — The Security Frontier for Interoperable Intents Applicant: ILE Labs (ILE-Labs · GitHub) Program: Season 9 Growth Grants (Infrastructure Category) Executive Summary Optimism is enterin… --- ## [Cycle 27 Grants final roundup](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-27-grants-final-roundup/8885)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-27-grants-final-roundup/8885 "2026-05-16T00:42:00Z")
I am pleased to report that all applications were successfully reviewed, despite the additional workload stemming from Rolling Mission Requests. Both the proposals and voting processes required considerable attention, ye… --- ## [Cycle 51 Grants Council Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-51-grants-council-report/10671)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-51-grants-council-report/10671 "2026-05-13T18:19:39Z")
Highlights The Grants Council reviewed 3 applications during Cycle 51. 1 application moved forward and 2 applications were declined. Our priority remains looking for strong alignment with the mission and with OP Mainnet-… --- ## [\[CLOSED\] Governance Fund Mission Request: Open-source Monitoring & alerting](https://gov.optimism.io/t/closed-governance-fund-mission-request-open-source-monitoring-alerting/10293)
**Author:** [@blockdev](https://gov.optimism.io/u/blockdev)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/closed-governance-fund-mission-request-open-source-monitoring-alerting/10293 "2026-05-04T13:00:46Z")
Season 8 Intent: A set of interoperable Stage 1 chains doing $100m per month in cross-chain asset transfer Total grant amount: 114,000 OP (funding 52,000 OP per team, for up to 2 teams) Should this Governance Fund Miss… --- ## [Cycle 50 Grants Council Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-50-grants-council-report/10653)
**Author:** [@Bunnic](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Bunnic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-50-grants-council-report/10653 "2026-04-10T17:12:32Z")
Highlights The Grants Council reviewed 3 applications during Cycle 50. 1 application moved forward and 2 applications were declined. Season 9 review continues to prioritize strong alignment with the mission and with OP … --- ## [Season 9 Governance Fund Missions](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-governance-fund-missions/10526)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-governance-fund-missions/10526 "2026-03-23T07:25:57Z")
Governance Fund Missions Grants Council Mission Expected impact on the Intent: The Grants Council makes grants, on behalf of the Token House. In Season 9, the Grants Council will work towards the below success metrics… --- ## [Cycle 49 Grants Council Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-49-grants-council-report/10630)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-49-grants-council-report/10630 "2026-03-17T13:20:08Z")
Highlights Grants Council opened submissions from Feb 11th to May 20th. Submission flow was slower than usual, as expected, due to the specificity of Season 9 Missions. The strategy this season is to fund fewer projects… --- ## [Season 9 Grants Council: Applications Now Open](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-grants-council-applications-now-open/10599)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/season-9-grants-council-applications-now-open/10599 "2026-02-12T15:49:48Z")
The Grants Council looks for projects that grow Superchain adoption by increasing DEX liquidity in priority pairs and the fees generated from trading those pairs. Apply for a Grant → Our Objective Projects must target o… --- ## [Optimism Partnership Opportunity: Decentralized South Africa 2026](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-partnership-opportunity-decentralized-south-africa-2026/10589)
**Author:** [@Nova\_P](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Nova_P)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-partnership-opportunity-decentralized-south-africa-2026/10589 "2026-01-29T01:54:06Z")
My name is Nova Phoenix, founder of lyfebloodDAO and lead organizer to Decentralized crypto event. We’re hosting our next annual crypto event in Johannesburg, South Africa around the 2nd/3rd Qtr of 2026 and we’re looking… --- ## [Building for Optimism: ongoing educational and cultural public goods](https://gov.optimism.io/t/building-for-optimism-ongoing-educational-and-cultural-public-goods/10495)
**Author:** [@stephanschwab](https://gov.optimism.io/u/stephanschwab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/building-for-optimism-ongoing-educational-and-cultural-public-goods/10495 "2026-01-26T09:49:14Z")
:orange\_circle: Building for Optimism: what I’ve done, what I’m building, and why I keep going Over the past months, I’ve been consistently building educational and cultural public goods for the Optimism ecosystem. N… --- ## [\[Introduction\] TEN IdentiFI - Privacy-first wallet clustering for the Superchain](https://gov.optimism.io/t/introduction-ten-identifi-privacy-first-wallet-clustering-for-the-superchain/10577)
**Author:** [@tenidentifi](https://gov.optimism.io/u/tenidentifi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/introduction-ten-identifi-privacy-first-wallet-clustering-for-the-superchain/10577 "2026-01-21T21:23:08Z")
Hello Optimism Collective! I am the lead developer of TEN IdentiFI, a protocol focused on solving a major friction point in decentralized governance: Privacy-preserving Authority Proofs. The Problem: Users often contro… --- ## [\[MISSION REQUEST\] Startup Support - Optimism as Venture Studio](https://gov.optimism.io/t/mission-request-startup-support-optimism-as-venture-studio/8551)
**Author:** [@jackanorak](https://gov.optimism.io/u/jackanorak)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/mission-request-startup-support-optimism-as-venture-studio/8551 "2026-01-16T17:37:45Z")
Delegate Mission Request Summary This mission aims to provide new business support for projects within the Optimism ecosystem, including projects with approved grants in previous governance seasons. This program will foc… --- ## [Optimism as Venture Studio: Mission Updates](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-as-venture-studio-mission-updates/9933)
**Author:** [@WakeUp\_Labs](https://gov.optimism.io/u/WakeUp_Labs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-as-venture-studio-mission-updates/9933 "2026-01-15T21:04:06Z")
TL;DR WakeUp Labs is launching a new Optimism Mission to support projects through technical and strategic development services. As a Venture Studio funded by the Optimism Collective, we’re here to help projects go from c… --- ## [Optimism Education & Community Growth Content Initiative](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-education-community-growth-content-initiative/10512)
**Author:** [@ABT](https://gov.optimism.io/u/ABT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/optimism-education-community-growth-content-initiative/10512 "2026-01-03T08:04:05Z")
I’m proposing a content-driven initiative to educate, onboard, and activate non-technical users and creators within the Optimism ecosystem using consistent X (Twitter) threads, explainers, and community engagement. Prob… --- ## [Cycle 45 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-45-results-season-8-audit-grants/10508)
**Author:** [@m4rio.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/m4rio.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-45-results-season-8-audit-grants/10508 "2025-12-22T13:36:10Z")
Cycle 45 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 45, continuing the Audit Grants program under Season 8. Key Outcomes Applications Approved: 4 (Metrom – 25,200 OP; 40acres – 75,00… --- ## [Cycle 46 and Season 8 Final Grants Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-46-and-season-8-final-grants-report/10503)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-46-and-season-8-final-grants-report/10503 "2025-12-19T14:33:04Z")
We purposely delayed the Cycle 45 report as no applications were approved during that cycle, and all submissions remained pending. Those applications were carried over and resolved in Cycle 46, which concludes Season 8. … --- ## [Bridging Healthcare - RWA to bring $ 11 Billion volume to Optimism](https://gov.optimism.io/t/bridging-healthcare-rwa-to-bring-11-billion-volume-to-optimism/10498)
**Author:** [@DrIbrar](https://gov.optimism.io/u/DrIbrar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/bridging-healthcare-rwa-to-bring-11-billion-volume-to-optimism/10498 "2025-12-18T13:28:59Z")
I am Dr Ibrar and i am here to ask for Grant for my project OrthoBridge.(RWA,Healtcare Category) This can be a Gamechanger for Op,Eth and Base chain all in one bringing Real value to real world outside Blockchain. Lite… --- ## [Bringing $ 11 Billion RWA Healthcare volume on Optimism](https://gov.optimism.io/t/bringing-11-billion-rwa-healthcare-volume-on-optimism/10497)
**Author:** [@DrIbrar](https://gov.optimism.io/u/DrIbrar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 1:25pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/bringing-11-billion-rwa-healthcare-volume-on-optimism/10497 "2025-12-18T13:25:58Z")
I am Dr Ibrar and i am here to ask for Grant for my project OrthoBridge.(RWA,Healtcare Category) This can be a Gamechanger for Op,Eth and Base chain all in one bringing Real value to real world outside Blockchain. Lite… --- ## [S7 Grants Council Impact Analysis](https://gov.optimism.io/t/s7-grants-council-impact-analysis/10055)
**Author:** [@system](https://gov.optimism.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 11:43am UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/s7-grants-council-impact-analysis/10055 "2025-12-17T11:43:20Z")
TL;DR: An observational analysis of S7 Grants Council grants measured OP-normalized ROI using net Superchain TVL inflows between March 20 and June 12, 2025. ROI benchmarks emerged at $1.58 (25th percentile), $3.67 (medi… --- ## [Unified Safe Owner Management Across Superchain](https://gov.optimism.io/t/unified-safe-owner-management-across-superchain/10430)
**Author:** [@Taiwo](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Taiwo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 1:04pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/unified-safe-owner-management-across-superchain/10430 "2025-11-29T13:04:23Z")
Cross-Chain Safe Module System — Governance Fund Mission Application Project Name: Unified Safe Owner Management Across Superchain Mission: Deliver a secure, Hub-based Safe module system that enables unified owner updat… --- ## [\[CLOSED\] Governance Fund Mission Request: Cross-Chain Key Management for Safe](https://gov.optimism.io/t/closed-governance-fund-mission-request-cross-chain-key-management-for-safe/10294)
**Author:** [@blockdev](https://gov.optimism.io/u/blockdev)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/closed-governance-fund-mission-request-cross-chain-key-management-for-safe/10294 "2025-11-27T13:05:45Z")
Season 8 Intent: A set of interoperable Stage 1 chains doing $100m per month in cross-chain asset transfer Total grant amount: Up to 126,000 OP (funding 63,000 OP per team, up to 2 teams) Should this Governance Fund Mi… --- ## [\# Cycle 44 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-44-results-season-8-audit-grants/10414)
**Author:** [@m4rio.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/m4rio.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-44-results-season-8-audit-grants/10414 "2025-11-17T23:16:13Z")
Cycle 44 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 44, marking the fourth and latest cycle under Season 8 for Audit Grants. Key Outcomes Applications Approved: 3 (Highway – 52,800 O… --- ## [Cycle 44 Grants Report](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-44-grants-report/10410)
**Author:** [@Gonna.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/Gonna.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-44-grants-report/10410 "2025-11-14T21:11:12Z")
Cycle 44 is finished, showing a consistent rhythm of applications and clearer decision criteria. Key Outcomes Applications Approved: 4 Applications Conditionally Approved: 1 Applications In Review: 4 Applications Decli… --- ## [Cycle 43 Results – Season 8 Audit Grants](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-43-results-season-8-audit-grants/10373)
**Author:** [@m4rio.eth](https://gov.optimism.io/u/m4rio.eth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 4:07pm UTC](https://gov.optimism.io/t/cycle-43-results-season-8-audit-grants/10373 "2025-10-31T16:07:25Z")
We’re pleased to share the results of Cycle 43, marking the continuation of the Audit Grants program under Season 8. Key Outcomes Applications Approved: 0 Applications on Hold (Considered for Later Approval): 2 (… [Next page](https://gov.optimism.io/c/grants/87.md?page=1)