EF Announces Data Collection Grant Recipients
EF Announces Data Collection Grant Recipients
🔍 Data grants unveiled
The Ecodev Coordinators team at Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced 11 recipients for the Data Collection grant round. A total of $557,660 USD in funding was awarded to projects selected for their innovative approaches to advancing data collection in the Ethereum ecosystem.
This announcement follows a recent trend of significant grant distributions by EF. In May, over $2 million was awarded to 43 projects in the Academic Grants Round, which saw more than 250 applications across various categories.
These initiatives highlight EF's ongoing commitment to supporting and nurturing the Ethereum ecosystem through strategic funding of innovative projects and research.
Protocol Guild Celebrates One Year of 1% Token Pledges Supporting Ethereum Development
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Microsoft Fabric Integrates Ethereum Data via Space and Time
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Ethereum Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Open Information and Research
The Ethereum Foundation emphasizes its dedication to treating information as a public good, highlighting two key initiatives: - **Research Grant Program**: Launched in 2022 to support academic research and knowledge sharing - **Next Billion Fellowship**: Focuses on documenting community impact stories and technological accessibility These programs align with the Foundation's core mission of keeping technology open and accessible while fostering community-driven development. *Learn more about ongoing research opportunities and fellowship applications through the Ethereum Foundation portal.*