The 22nd round of Gitcoin Grants is here! Here is everything you need to know as a donor, a grantee, or contributor and participant of GG22.
“With GG22, we're back to the OSS rounds, back to the original intents of funding open source software and public goods. Our commitment to funding meaningful work remains strong, and we’re thankful to have realigned with our founding vision of backing open-source software and digital public goods.” - Sov, Head of Grants at Gitcoin
Gitcoin Grants has run quarterly grant rounds starting in 2019, funding over 6000 projects and allocating a total of over $63.9M in public goods funding. Many well-known, used, and loved projects, initiatives, and organizations in web3 got their start from Gitcoin Grants rounds and have taken off since. Just a few of these groundbreaking projects and incredible stories can be found on our blog.
MathildaDV, Grants Program Lead at Gitcoin, said it best:
"The goal of GG22 is to empower and support builders across the Ethereum ecosystem with more resources, education, and seamless multi-chain accessibility to empower the growth of web3 and public goods."
GG22 is the last round of 2024, running from October 23 to November 6. The round focuses on scaling open-source software (OSS) and supporting digital public goods with $1M in matching funds across 4 OSS rounds and $125K in matching funds allocated to 7 Community Rounds. There are two key new features to explore, Mint Attestations and Quick Bridge, which enhance accessibility, streamline donations, and are meant to enable future rewards for donors.
The round, as previous rounds, leverages Quadratic Funding (QF) to distribute funds based on community support, amplifying even the smallest donations. In the words of Vitalik Buterin, “Gitcoin grants quadratic funding is not just for funds allocation, it’s also a great signaling tool!”
GG22 introduces exciting features like cross-chain donations and proof of donations, making the donation process smoother and more accessible to new users. These updates allow donors to contribute across different blockchain networks and build a verifiable donation record on-chain. This not only simplifies donating but also enhances rewards for more seasoned donors, creating more engaging incentives for continued participation in GG rounds.
In GG22, donors can now mint attestations—onchain proofs of their donations.
More information on mint attestations is coming next week.
GG22 introduces a Quick Bridge feature that allows donors to contribute across multiple chains without holding the exact token required for the project they support. A swap checkout widget streamlines this process, allowing donors to quickly swap tokens as they donate, enhancing the user experience.
Continuing the commitment to fairness, GG22 leverages the Sybil resistance strategy from GG20. This includes Connection-Oriented Cluster Matching (COCM) and Model-Based Detection via Passport. These measures significantly reduce the influence of fake accounts, ensuring matching funds go to deserving, community-supported projects. While not all participants will require a passport, on-chain activity across major blockchains (Ethereum, Optimism, zkSync, etc.) will be analyzed to verify donors’ authenticity. The Passport XYZ Model Based Detection score tracks on-chain activity, like Ethereum or NFT usage, to help verify donor legitimacy. While this score is only accessible via API, you can view related information through Stamps within the Passport app, which are based on activity. For example, Stamps like Ethereum Activity, NFT Activity, and zkSync Activity reflect the interactions a user has on these blockchains.
More information on COCM is coming in our blog post onthe 17.10.24.
For the first time, a community-led onboarding program was launched, funded by the Citizen Grants Program, and workshops were introduced to support Community Round operators in setting up their rounds for success.
OSS remains at the heart of Gitcoin, and GG22 dedicates $1M across four OSS rounds. Gitcoin's OSS Program is managed and run by the Gitcoin Grants team and funded through Gitcoin's matching pool.
"We believe Crypto marks a natural progression of the open-source software (OSS) movement, embracing its principles of collaboration, transparency, and decentralization. It is on this foundation that Gitcoin Grants started. We believe in ensuring that the majority of funds that the community has entrusted us to steward should go towards the core principles that got us here in the first place." - Sov, Head of Grants at Gitcoin
This round funds projects enhancing developer tools for OSS and web3. It supports the creation of environments, frameworks, and libraries for efficient, secure smart contract development.
Matching Pool: 300,000 USDC
This round aims to strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem's foundational infrastructure by supporting projects crucial for its development, scalability, and security.
Matching Pool: 300,000 USDC
This initiative funds innovative dApps & Apps in two areas: 1) User-friendly applications enhancing web3 accessibility and usability, and 2) Projects advancing financial inclusion, education, and social impact. The goal is to accelerate growth and adoption of the ecosystem.
Matching Pool: 300,000 USDC
To foster the growth and impact of open-source software within the tech ecosystem, there's a growing need to support projects that have shown promising beginnings at recent hackathons. Recognizing this potential, the focus of this round is on identifying and funding projects that align with several key target areas.
Matching Pool: 100,000 USDC
GG22’s 7 Community Rounds are co-managed by partners and selected through a Community Council process. These rounds enable communities to allocate direct funding where it’s most needed, with $125K in total matching funds.
Stricter Eligibility & Community Council Governance
In response to lessons learned from previous rounds, GG22 has implemented stricter eligibility criteria to ensure higher quality in Community Rounds. The GG Community Council had the responsibility of deciding the number of rounds and the allocation of matching funds, based on the quality of submitted applications.
“Community Rounds are about celebrating the power of community-driven innovation. They reflect our commitment to building a decentralized future, where anyone can play a role in scaling within web3.” - MathildaDV, Grants Program Lead
This round funds projects using finance to support environmental sustainability and local cultures. Backed by Celo Public Goods and Regen Foundation, it focuses on initiatives like ecosystem restoration and decentralized governance.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $20k
Total Matching: 55,000 cUSD
The Ma Earth Grants Round 2 is focused on supporting place-based regenerative land projects—those that create positive environmental and community impact. These projects work on improving soil health, restoring biodiversity, water management, and more. The round aims to fund up to 30 projects that lead real-world regeneration efforts.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $20k
Total Matching: 170,000 USDC
The GG22 ENS Ecosystem Round supports projects that build on and enhance the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). It seeks initiatives that expand ENS usage, such as integrating ENS into apps, payment systems, or creating decentralized web tools.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $20k
Total Matching: 70,000 USDC
The GG22 Allo Builders Advancement Round is all about funding projects that are building or planning to build on the Allo Protocol. This includes tools, infrastructure, educational content, and new funding mechanisms based on Allo. It supports projects with a clear roadmap and dedication to advancing Allo's capabilities.
“The success of our GG21 Web3 Grants Advancement Round taught us the power of focusing on grants infrastructure. We're building on what we have learned and supporting the backbone of a more transparent and efficient grants ecosystem. This insight is driving our strategy for GG22, where we're doubling down on Allo Protocol advancement and the Green Pill Dev Guild.” - Sov, Head of Grants at Gitcoin
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $20k
Total Matching: 25,000 USDGLO
The Growing the Public Gardens round in GG22 focuses on supporting projects using Gardens v2, which enables decentralized, community-led decision-making. It supports projects focused on building tools or systems that empower local governance and community resilience, creating lasting public goods.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $20k
Total Matching: 30,000 USDC
The Youth in Need round in GG22 supports projects that provide essential services for vulnerable youth, such as shelters, counseling, and crisis intervention programs. This round supports shelters, orphanages, or organizations offering youth-focused services, helping to provide safe housing and support for children in need.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $12.5k
Total Matching: 17,500 USDC
The Regen Citizen Round in GG22 supports contributors advancing the Regenerative Finance (ReFi) movement on Ethereum. It focuses on rewarding builders working on regenerative R&D, education, operations, and impact in local communities. Led by key partners like Greenpill Network and ReFiDAO, this round aims to empower individuals who drive meaningful environmental and social change through decentralized technologies.
Gitcoin Matching Amount: $12.5k
Total Matching: 21,000 USDGLO
Explore more about the rounds and donate today via grants.gitcoin.co. For other resources, visit the Gitcoin Grants Portal. Together, we can continue building a more open, collaborative, and impactful web3 ecosystem. Make use of the new multichain checkout, and make your mark on funding the future of web3.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of GG22—donations are open October 23 until November 6!