Ethereum Foundation Halts Ecosystem Grants, Announces Strategic Review

The Ethereum Foundation has announced a pause on new grant applications for its Ecosystem Support Program, effective August 29, 2025. This strategic shift will focus the foundation’s resources on proactive initiatives and long-term growth within the Ethereum ecosystem. 2018 saw the launch of this program, which provided grants to enhance Ethereum infrastructure, tools, and community resources. The foundation now aims for more sustainable support and is implementing a pause to restructure its operations. Existing grantees will continue to receive support during this transition, with a roadmap update expected in Q4 2025.