Introducing the Flare Community Growth Grant

$100K fund now open to back the local leaders and doers ushering in Flare’s next wave of adoption.

Flare’s community (yes, that’s you!) has always shown unrivaled creativity and passion for the ecosystem. Now we’re excited to support that energy with a new grassroots grant program.

UPDATE 7/22: Round 1 applications are now closed! Please check back for future rounds.

We’re rolling it out in rounds, and Round 1 is open now for submissions!

Flare Community Growth Grant details

This grant program is built to empower passionate creators, researchers, and event organizers driving Flare forward. Whether you’re onboarding new users or growing Flare in new regions — you’re making a tangible impact — we’re here to help you scale up!

How will grant recipients benefit from the program?

Grant recipients will receive hands-on support from the Flare team, including regular check-ins, guidance on project execution, and communications support to help amplify your impact. Funding will be awarded based on project size, scope, and potential, with grants of up to $10,000 available for standout initiatives. Whether you're launching a local event, building a tool, or creating educational content, we’ll work with you to help bring your vision to life.

What are the project requirements?

Projects must meet at least one of the following: 

• Directly onboard new users into the Flare ecosystem 
• Educate the underserved or non-English-speaking communities
• Activate a regional audience that has had little exposure to Flare   
• Include clear plans for growth and continuity, ie, is this something that will have an impact that extends beyond receiving the grant?

What is expected of grant recipients?

We are seeking projects and individuals that seek to accomplish any of the following activities within a 6-month period:

• IRL events & sponsorships
• • Host or organize local community meetups, Flare onboarding sessions, or educational workshops to connect people and drive adoption.
• Content & education
• • Create or translate Flare-related educational materials, video explainers, or tutorials. We encourage content in local languages to broaden Flare’s reach to a wider audience.
• Research-based analysis which helps establish culture
• • This category includes anything that helps us better understand Flare’s unique culture and the community’s needs, whether through user surveys, onchain or offchain data collection, analyzing onboarding challenges, research on competitors, or providing insights that inform Flare’s outreach and help develop a distinct identity. 
• Other hands-on initiatives
• • If you have an alternative idea that aligns with our grant goals, please submit your proposal to us.

What does Flare hope to achieve with this new program?

We want to fund real-world engagement that leads to sustainable user growth. That means new communities, new wallets, and new value creation. This program is how we distribute capital to where it drives real outcomes — both onchain and on the ground.

What sets this apart from other grants?

Unlike traditional top-down grant programs, this one starts from the ground up. We’re backing the people already doing the work, in their own regions, in their own voice, and with their own strategies. You know what works better than we do; this program exists to fund that.

By empowering local leaders and creative thinkers at a regional level, we can help Flare thrive globally. Our goal is to support communities in ways that strengthen the entire Flare ecosystem. Your contributions will directly align with and support the marketing and ecosystem priorities currently led by Flare’s Marketing team.

Grant application process

Round 1 is open now and closes on July 20. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to apply:

1. Complete the application form and every field here: [Round 1 has concluded]
2. Download the template deck, make a copy to create your own.
3. Upload your completed proposal via the form above.
4. Expect a response within 7 working days.

What to include in your proposal: 

• Team Background / Bio
  Who are you, what is your experience running community initiatives, and what region and language will your efforts be focused on (if applicable)?
  
  
• Proof of Prior Community Execution
  Please include links or screenshots showing events hosted, content created, or communities built.
  
  
• Motivation
  Why do you want to lead a Flare community initiative in your region – or support Flare’s growth?
  
  
• Project Description
  Summary of your proposal, no more than 1500 characters (please specify what you will do, how, and when).
  
  
• Key Activities
  Outline the specific types of events, content, campaigns, or research you plan to run.
  
  
• Milestones (over a 6-month period)
  List at least 3 milestone phases with target dates, cost per milestone, and KPIs per phase.
  
  
• Budget Breakdown
  Provide an estimate of how the funds will be used (e.g., event costs, contributor stipend, tools).
  
  
• Primary KPIs to Track
  (Select quantitative KPIs appropriate to measure your impact whether they be for community & IRL engagement, content & social growth, and user onboarding & onchain activity).
  
  
• Secondary KPIs to Track
  Alongside measurable outcomes, we also value the less tangible contributions your project brings to the Flare ecosystem.
  
  
• Tracking Plan
  How will you prove that you’ve hit these metrics? (e.g., dashboards, RSVPs, screenshots)
  

To help you get started, we’ve prepared a template that includes all the questions listed above. Be sure to read the instructions and overview page before you begin.

If you’ve already been leading, now you can be backed. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start, this is it!