Vana Grants Program
Fueling the Future of User-Owned Data & Decentralized Data Infrastructure
Overview
The Vana Grants Program is a milestone-based funding initiative designed to support projects building core components of the Vana ecosystem — from DataDAOs and infrastructure tools to apps using permissioned on-chain data access.
Whether you're building a DataDAO, a data-powered app, or essential infra for open data markets, this program helps you scale with capital, credibility, and community support.
🔍 Key Tracks
| Track | Who Should Apply |
|---|---|
| 📊 Datasets & DLPs | Launching high-value, tokenized datasets |
| 🛠️ Infra & Dev Tools | Building/deploying developer tooling or middleware |
| 🧠 AI Applications | Agents, open-source models, or apps using Vana data |
| 📊 Ecosystem Analytics | Dashboards, explorers, or transparency tooling |
| 🧬 Research & Experiments | Academic + technical work contributing to open data systems |
| 🧬 Open | Does’nt fit with any track above |
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must:
- Be aligned with Vana’s mission of user-owned data and open AI infrastructure
- Commit to ecosystem-first incentives and long-term value creation
- Define clear, measurable milestones tied to product growth and adoption
- Be open to collaboration across the Vana ecosystem
Ecosystem Standards
Depending on the category of your project, the following compliance may be required:
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VRC-14 / VRC-20 – Data Token Standards
(For DataDAOs issuing tokens for liquidity and governance)
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(For projects enabling permissioned on-chain data querying)
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Security Best Practices
(For infrastructure/tools—audited or verified code expected)
Grant Size
Vana grants are milestone-based and typically range from $5000 to $25000 USD per project.
If your project requires more than $25000, it may still be eligible — but will go through additional review by the Vana Investment Committee (IC). In such cases, we may explore investment opportunities alongside or instead of a grant, especially if your project represents a long-term strategic fit for the Vana ecosystem.
Program Structure
1️⃣ Application & Scoping
📌 Submit your proposal through the Typeform Application Form, including:
- Project overview + category (DataDAO, app, infra, etc.)
- Milestone plan with funding request (in USDC, $VANA, or both)
- Team background, relevant links (GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Readiness proof (e.g. schema, MVP, design, GTM plan)
2️⃣ Review & Onboarding
- Proposals reviewed on a rolling basis
- Select teams will:
- Go through an onboarding session
- Finalize milestone agreement with the Vana team
- Get added to Vana builder channels
3️⃣ Milestone-Based Disbursement
- Grants are split into 3–5 milestones
- Disbursements are tracked & verified via GitHub, on-chain data, or demo links
4️⃣ Ecosystem Support
We’re not just giving capital—we're helping you grow.
📌 Bi-weekly check-ins
📌 Comms & GTM support (Twitter, AMAs, Community drops)
📌 Optional: Partner introductions, data buyer matchmaking, feedback from Vana Foundation advisors
📣 If you're building toward a decentralized data future,apply today.
Let’s make data a public good — owned by people, not platforms.
Updated 7 days ago