Grant Application
Process

Apply

Fill out and submit the Grant Application Form, providing:

• Your contact information, including your name, email address, organization (if applicable), and preferred communication channels.
• A brief overview of your project, including its goals, target audience, and how it aligns with the Subspace Foundation’s mission.
• The category your project falls under (Infrastructure, AI-powered dApp, Research, Community, or Integration).
• Key milestones, expected deliverables, and estimated timelines for your project.
• A breakdown of the estimated funding required for each milestone.

Discovery

After submission, the Subspace Foundation team will review your application for completeness and alignment with the program's objectives.

• Applications passing the initial screening will move on to the Discovery phase for further evaluation. Please allow up to 8 weeks from submission before expecting a response.
• Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual deep-dive meeting with our evaluation team. During the meeting, you’ll provide more details about your project, technical requirements, and long-term vision.
• Applicants may need to complete a more detailed technical form, outlining specifications, implementation plans, and potential risks.

Funding

Grant decisions are typically made within 2–4 weeks of completing the Discovery phase. Your application will be assessed and supported by milestone-based funding according to the following criteria:

• Relevance: How well your project aligns with the Subspace Foundation’s mission and grant objectives.
• Feasibility: The technical and operational viability of your project.
• Impact: The potential benefits your project brings to the AI3.0 ecosystem.
• Team Expertise: The qualifications and experience of your team.

If your application is successful, you’ll receive an official approval notification email requiring you to sign a Grant Agreement containing milestones and deliverables, the payment schedule, and any reporting requirements, after which your project will become eligible for milestone-based funding.

Create & Share

As you work on your project according to the agreed-upon milestones, submit progress reports and evidence of milestone completion (e.g. code repositories, demos, documentation).

• Payments are made upon successful review and approval of each milestone.
• Payment composition includes $AI3 tokens and stablecoins, as outlined in your agreement.
• Submit a comprehensive final report summarizing your project’s outcomes, challenges, and achievements.
• Completed projects may be featured on Autonomys Network and Subspace Foundation blogs, forums, and community events to inspire future grantees and promote your work.