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:

VRC-14 / VRC-20 – Data Token Standards

(For DataDAOs issuing tokens for liquidity and governance)
Vana Data Access Architecture

(For projects enabling permissioned on-chain data querying)
Security Best Practices

(For infrastructure/tools—audited or verified code expected)

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.