Join Rootstock Collective and apply for grants
Funder
Rootstock Collective
Type / status
other · open
Amount
—
Deadline
rolling
“Apply for a grant quickly and easily: submit a proposal, get votes, and receive the grant.”
Ecosystems
rootstock
Categories
dev toolingeducationinfrastructure
Tech stack
Apply
Source
Fit
8% · poor fit · The Venture23 Aleo team works exclusively in the Aleo ecosystem with a tech stack of Rust, Leo, and ZK, making them an outsider to the Rootstock Collective's Bitcoin-focused ecosystem.
Trust
51% · model self-report 80% · first seen 2026-09-09 · v1
Verified
2026-09-15 · page says open: "Apply for a grant quickly and easily: submit a proposal, get votes, and receive the grant."
Rootstock Collective offers grants to builders working on projects at any stage, from initial ideas to scaling existing applications, to empower Bitcoin innovation on the Rootstock network. Applicants submit proposals for community voting and receive funding upon approval. The program supports a wide range of projects that contribute to the Rootstock ecosystem, including development, education, and tooling. Applications are made through the Rootstock Collective website.
Eligibility: Builders of all levels working on projects that contribute to the Rootstock ecosystem, including those starting first projects or scaling existing ones.
Pipeline
Trust breakdown (2/3 checkable facts verified)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadline | 0.35 | 0% | rolling claimed but not stated |
| apply link | 0.075 | 100% | link in source |
| funder | 0.075 | 100% | named in source |
| source quality | 0.15 | 100% | official page or repo |
| model confidence | 0.1 | 80% | model self-report |
Fit breakdown (against the ORG_* profile)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| model fit | 0.5 | 10% | model rated 10% |
| ecosystem overlap | 0.25 | 0% | rootstock vs aleo |
| category overlap | 0.15 | 17% | dev_tooling, education, infrastructure vs zk, privacy, infra, dev_tooling, security, interoperability |
| tech overlap | 0.1 | 0% | none vs rust, leo, zk |
Sources (1)
| Role | Document | From | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| primary | Join Rootstock Collective and apply for grants – Empowering Bitcoin Innovators | Rootstock funding | 2026-09-09 |
History (1)
| v | Changed | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-09-09 | created |
Extracted text
 1.0 Join RootstockCollective, the fastest growing Bitcoin builders community, designed to reward and champion innovation on Rootstock. [Join RootstockCollective](https://rootstockcollective.xyz/) 2.0Join ## Why Rootstock Collective?  Your Vision, Backed by the Collective 2.1 Grant allocation: apply for funding for every stage of your project. 2.2 Community: join a thriving ecosystem of builders, backers, and innovators. Get their support and connect with likeminded people. 2.3 Recognition: build trust and get support from the wider Bitcoin ecosystem. 3.0Apply ## Grants for Impactful Projects [Apply for a Grant](https://rootstockcollective.xyz/) Fueling Bitcoin Innovation RootstockCollective encourages builders of all levels to apply for a grant: whether you’re starting your first project or scaling an existing, RootstockCollective provides funding and support to bring your vision to life. Apply for a grant quickly and easily: submit a proposal, get votes, and receive the grant. [Apply for a Grant](https://rootstockcollective.xyz/) 4.0Win ## The First Decentralized Builders Community on Bitcoin Submit your Grant proposal 4.1 Deploy on mainnet 4.2 Apply for Collective Rewards 4.3  ## Not ready to apply for a grant yet? Explore other funding opportunities such as [Rootstock Hacktivator](https://dev.rootstock.io/resources/contribute/hacktivator/). Whether you have an idea for code that would improve the Rootstock experience, or wish to produce educational guides to help developers get the most out of the network, rewards are available based on the impact and value of your submission. 