Community organizers are the glue that holds the Ethereum ecosystem together, and whether they run large-scale events, local meetups, hackathons, or seminars, we could all be wandering in the dark forest of the analog world without them. But where’s the fun in relying on chance encounters with kindred spirits identified by a telltale laptop sticker, or that indefinable air of cryptocool?
Although larger events tend to generate more buzz, not everyone can travel halfway around the world for a conference. Small events play a crucial role in making Ethereum inclusive, accessible, and consistent: anyone with an internet connection and a laptop can attend a virtual meetup or join an online hackathon team, and there are myriad opportunities at any time.
With this in mind, the Devcon team is collaborating with ESP to organize a series of grants of $500 to $1,500 for meetings and small events. If you’re hosting an event or series and need help covering associated costs, or have postponed something special due to lack of resources, we’re here for you! If your event has no associated costs but you are experiencing another obstacle, please contact us anyway and we will see if we can help you.
To be eligible for a grant, your event must be:
- Ethereum concentrated
- Free participation
- Open to all
- If held in person, complies with all local COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines
- Not focused on investment, price or token sales
- Events that have already taken place are not eligible
We hope to hear from organizers of all kinds, from all over the world. Whether you need help or not, any event that meets the criteria can participate – just submit the form to let us know you’d like to be listed on devcon.org and receive a special “Road to Devcon” badge to display on your website.
Head here for more details and the submission form.
This grant cycle is specifically aimed at small events with relatively minimal costs, with a streamlined application process. If your event does not meet the criteria or you are looking for larger sponsorships, you can always submit a investigation at ESP. 🦄
