Local Grant Programs is the first funding round of the Localism Fund, a new grants program supporting credible local networks and place-based groups who are building practical models of political, economic, cultural, and ecological localism.

Through this round, we’re funding locally-led grant programs — not just single projects — that bring Ethereum tools and values into the heart of communities to coordinate resources, governance, and regeneration on the ground.

Depending on the local context, your program might focus on supporting:

• 🪴 Regenerative initiatives, NGOs & non-profits - Ecological restoration, local farming, recycling, or social inclusion programs.
• 🏛️ Civic initiatives - Municipal pilots, community currencies, participatory budgeting, or local digital governance.
• 🎓 Education & Learning Spaces - Schools, labs, and workshops teaching regenerative economics or Ethereum-based coordination.
• 💻 Builder & Developer Communities - Hackathons, open-source collectives, and developer groups creating public tools for local use.
• 🎨 Arts, Media & Culture - Storytelling, local journalism, cultural regeneration, and creative collaborations.
• 🌾 Entrepreneurship & Local Businesses - Co-ops, small business incubators, and circular economy projects creating local livelihoods.
• 🔗 Web3-Aligned Local Networks - ReFi nodes, Greenpill chapters, or other DAOs using Ethereum to fund local impact.

Each local program will use a mix of Web3 tools (e.g. wallets, attestations, stablecoins, impact tracking, funding and governance tools) to manage payouts as well as coordinate decision-making and funding in the open. Don't worry if this is new to you, round operators are here to support!

Beyond the tech, what really matters is that these programs reflect local priorities and empower people closest to the challenges to decide where resources should go.