Aleo Community Grants Program
Funder
Aleo · Aleo Community Grants Program
Type / status
other · closed
Amount
1,000 – 1,000,000 USD
Deadline
unknown
Ecosystems
aleo
Categories
defigamingidentitysocialecommerce
Tech stack
leo
Apply
Source
Fit
not scored (set ORG_* in .env)
Trust
85% · model self-report 80% · first seen 2026-09-10 · v1
Verified
2026-09-10 · by extraction
The Aleo Community Grants Program offers funding for projects that build reference applications on the Aleo blockchain, focusing on social media, gaming, e-commerce, identity, and miscellaneous use cases. Applicants should submit a grant proposal via the Aleo Grants Application, including project details, budget, timeline, and team information. Funding is awarded in tiers ranging from micro ($1K–$5K) to large ($100K+), with a total pool of $1M USD. Applications are reviewed by a program committee, and funds are disbursed upon milestone completion.
Eligibility: Open to individuals and teams interested in building on the Aleo ecosystem; no specific restrictions mentioned beyond alignment with grant goals.
Pipeline
Trust breakdown (3/3 checkable facts verified)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
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| amount | 0.25 | 100% | figure appears in source |
| apply link | 0.075 | 100% | link in source |
| funder | 0.075 | 100% | named in source |
| source quality | 0.15 | 50% | social or search hit |
| model confidence | 0.1 | 80% | model self-report |
Sources (1)
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| primary | Medium | Web discovery: RFP and grant searches | 2026-09-10 |
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[Aleo](/tag/aleo?source=post_page---header_tags--e6473bd9f271-----------------------------------------) [Grand](/tag/grand?source=post_page---header_tags--e6473bd9f271-----------------------------------------) [Cryptocurrency](/tag/cryptocurrency?source=post_page---header_tags--e6473bd9f271-----------------------------------------) # What projects received grants from Aleo and how to apply for funding [  ](/@vitalgashnikov?source=post_page---byline--e6473bd9f271-----------------------------------------) [Vitalgashnikov](/@vitalgashnikov?source=post_page---byline--e6473bd9f271-----------------------------------------) 5 min read · Aug 30, 2023 [ ](/m/signin?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F_%2Fvote%2Fp%2Fe6473bd9f271&operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40vitalgashnikov%2Fwhat-projects-received-grants-from-aleo-and-how-to-apply-for-funding-e6473bd9f271&user=Vitalgashnikov&userId=72b58e02026a&source=---header_actions--e6473bd9f271---------------------clap_footer--------------------) \-- [](/m/signin?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F_%2Frepost%2Fp%2Fe6473bd9f271&operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40vitalgashnikov%2Fwhat-projects-received-grants-from-aleo-and-how-to-apply-for-funding-e6473bd9f271&user=Vitalgashnikov&userId=72b58e02026a&source=---header_actions--e6473bd9f271---------------------repost_header--------------------) [](/m/signin?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F_%2Fbookmark%2Fp%2Fe6473bd9f271&operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40vitalgashnikov%2Fwhat-projects-received-grants-from-aleo-and-how-to-apply-for-funding-e6473bd9f271&source=---header_actions--e6473bd9f271---------------------bookmark_footer--------------------) [ Listen ](/m/signin?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2Fplans%3Fdimension%3Dpost_audio_button%26postId%3De6473bd9f271&operation=register&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fmedium.com%2F%40vitalgashnikov%2Fwhat-projects-received-grants-from-aleo-and-how-to-apply-for-funding-e6473bd9f271&source=---header_actions--e6473bd9f271---------------------post_audio_button--------------------) Share Press enter or click to view image in full size Aleo is a platform that enables developers to create applications that are private, scalable, and decentralized. Aleo uses zero-knowledge cryptography to achieve a new paradigm of decentralized private compute, or zkCloud. With Aleo, developers can write applications in a new domain-specific language called Leo, which compiles to zero-knowledge proofs that can be verified on the Aleo blockchain. Aleo also provides a development studio and an online REPL for testing and debugging Leo code. Aleo is not only a platform, but also a community of developers, researchers, and enthusiasts who share a common vision of creating an entirely private and personal web experience for everyone. To support this vision, Aleo has launched several grant programs that aim to accelerate the development and adoption of the Aleo ecosystem. These grant programs provide funding and incentives for community members who want to make impactful contributions to the Aleo open-source projects. In this article, we will review some of the projects that have received grants from Aleo, and explain how you can apply for funding if you have an idea or a proposal that can benefit the Aleo network. ## Aleo Community Grants Program The first grant program that Aleo launched was the [Aleo Community Grants Program](https://www.aleo.org/post/community-grants-program), which was announced on June 3, 2021. This program had $1M USD in total funding available, and was divided into four grant categories: micro ($1K-$5K), small ($5K-$25K), medium ($25K-$100K), and large ($100K+). The program also had five use cases that were prioritized for funding: social media, gaming, e-commerce, identity, and miscellaneous. The goal of this program was to create a set of reference applications that showcase the power of Aleo. Some of the projects that received grants from this program are: * **Aleo Social**: A decentralized social media platform that allows users to create and share content without compromising their privacy. Users can also earn rewards for their activity and engagement on the platform. * **Aleo Games**: A gaming platform that leverages Aleo’s zkCloud technology to enable provably fair and private gameplay. Users can play games, create games, and earn rewards on the platform. * **Aleo Shop**: An e-commerce platform that enables private and secure online shopping. Users can buy and sell goods and services without revealing their personal or financial information. * **Aleo ID**: An identity platform that allows users to create and manage their digital identities on Aleo. Users can also verify their identities with third-party services without exposing their data. * **Aleo Music**: A music streaming platform that allows artists to upload and distribute their music privately and securely. Users can listen to music, discover new artists, and support their favorite ones on the platform. These are just some examples of the projects that received grants from the Aleo Community Grants Program. You can find more details about these projects and others on the [Aleo blog](https://www.aleo.org/post/community-grants-program). ## Aleo Tooling & Infrastructure Grants Program The second grant program that Aleo launched was the [Aleo Tooling & Infrastructure Grants Program](https://www.aleo.org/post/announcing-the-aleo-tooling-infrastructure-grants-program), which was announced on May 22, 2023. This program also had $1M USD in total funding available, but was focused on supporting the development of tooling and infrastructure components that can enhance the functionality and usability of the Aleo network. This program did not have any specific use cases or categories, but rather invited applicants to propose any type of tooling or infrastructure that they think would be useful for the Aleo ecosystem. The goal of this program was to recognize and reward members of the ecosystem who build innovative solutions on the Aleo network. Some of the projects that received grants from this program are: * **Aleo Wallets**: A set of wallets that allow users to store and manage their funds on Aleo. These wallets include browser-based/web, mobile, and desktop versions. * **Leo Decompiler & Disassembler**: A tool that allows users to decompile and disassemble Leo bytecode into human-readable Leo code. This tool can help users understand how Leo programs work and debug them if needed. * **Leo IDE Plugins & Linters**: A set of plugins and linters that integrate Leo with popular IDEs such as VS Code, Atom, Sublime Text, etc. These plugins and linters can help users write Leo code more efficiently and effectively by providing features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, error checking, etc. * **Leo Fuzzer**: A tool that generates random inputs for Leo programs and tests them for errors or vulnerabilities. This tool can help users improve the quality and security of their Leo code by finding bugs or exploits before they cause any harm. * **Leo GitHub Libraries**: A set of libraries that provide common functionality for Leo programs such as cryptography, math, data structures, etc. These libraries can help users write Leo code more easily and quickly by reusing existing code that has been tested and verified. These are just some examples of the projects that received grants from the Aleo Tooling & Infrastructure Grants Program. You can find more details about these projects and others on the [Aleo blog](https://www.aleo.org/post/announcing-the-aleo-tooling-infrastructure-grants-program). ## How to apply for funding If you are interested in applying for funding from Aleo, you can follow these steps: * Form a team or work as an individual. If you are looking for team members, you can join the [Aleo Discord](https://discord.com/invite/XuuFZmKW) and look for potential collaborators. * Write a grant proposal using the Aleo Grants Proposal Template. Your proposal should include information such as the project name, description, motivation, goals, deliverables, milestones, timeline, budget, team members, etc. * Submit your proposal by completing the Aleo Grants Application. Your application will be reviewed by a program committee consisting of Aleo core team members who will decide whether to accept or reject your proposal. * If your proposal is accepted, you will be contacted by an Aleo grants program manager who will discuss the payment options and next steps with you. You will also receive feedback on your proposal and suggestions for improvement if needed. * Start working on your project and deliver it according to the agreed milestones and timeline. You will receive funding after each milestone is completed and verified by the program committee. ## Conclusion Aleo is a platform that enables developers to create applications that are private, scalable, and decentralized. Aleo also provides various grant programs that offer funding and incentives for community members who want to contribute to the Aleo ecosystem. These grant programs have supported many projects that showcase the potential and innovation of Aleo. If you have an idea or a proposal that can benefit the Aleo network, you can apply for funding and join the Aleo community. **_Subscribe to social media Aleo:_** [**Discord**](https://discord.gg/XuuFZmKW) **|** [**Website**](https://www.aleo.org/) **|** [**Twitter**](https://twitter.com/AleoHQ) **|** [**GitHub**](https://github.com/AleoHQ)