Bitcoin builders have a three-week window to pitch their projects for funding. The Stacks Endowment opened applications for its Q2 2026 Builder Grants on June 5, with the deadline set for June 26 and funding decisions expected by July 1.
The grant program is specifically focused on what the Endowment calls “Bitcoin-native finance,” a category that spans decentralized finance protocols, perpetual contracts, real-world asset tokenization, agentic applications, and privacy-enhancing tools.
What’s on the table
Previous 2026 grant cycles offered two distinct tracks. Builder Grants provided up to $50K for established teams with proven track records. Getting Started Grants offered up to $10K for early-stage projects still finding their footing.
Applications close June 26, and funding decisions land by July 1. That’s a five-day review window.
