NOWChain Grant Program: Fueling Blockchain Innovation

As blockchain technology continues to evolve, NOWChain is committed to fostering innovation and supporting groundbreaking projects through its NOWChain Grant Program. Designed to provide strategic funding, this initiative aims to empower developers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to build the next wave of decentralized applications, tools, and infrastructure.

Grant Categories & Funding Structure

1. Basic Grant

💰 Funding Amount: $1,000 — $100,000

🎯 Target Audience: Early-stage startup projects, small-scale DApps, blockchain tools, and plugins.

📌 Objective: Enable projects to develop proof-of-concept (PoC) prototypes and validate early-stage ideas.

✅ Funding Phases:

Phase 1: $1,000 — $10,000 → Ideation, technical validation, and feasibility studies.

Phase 2: $10,000 — $50,000 → MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development and early user testing.

Phase 3: $50,000 — $100,000 → Small-scale implementation, community feedback, and refinements.

2. Growth Grant

💰 Funding Amount: $100,000 — $500,000

🎯 Target Audience: Established blockchain projects looking to expand, enhance DApps, and scale infrastructure.

📌 Objective: Support projects with proven market potential to scale operations, expand their user base, and drive innovation.

✅ Funding Phases:

Phase 1: $100,000 — $200,000 → Technical improvements, feature rollouts, and initial marketing.

Phase 2: $200,000 — $350,000 → Market expansion, partnerships, and integrations.

Phase 3: $350,000 — $500,000 → System scalability, infrastructure optimization, and mass adoption strategies.

3. Strategic Grant

💰 Funding Amount: $500,000 — $2,000,000

🎯 Target Audience: Large-scale DApps, core blockchain infrastructure development, and projects driving technological breakthroughs.

📌 Objective: Support projects that play a crucial role in enhancing the NOWChain ecosystem and advancing blockchain technology.

✅ Funding Phases:

Phase 1: $500,000 — $1,000,000 → Foundational development, key hires, and infrastructure setup.

Phase 2: $1,000,000 — $1,500,000 → Ecosystem integration, R&D, and strategic partnerships.

Phase 3: $1,500,000 — $2,000,000 → Large-scale deployment and industry collaborations.

Eligibility Criteria

📍 Basic Grant: Clear vision, problem statement, and development roadmap.

📍 Growth Grant: Demonstrated market traction, strong user base, and a scalable business model.

📍 Strategic Grant: Proven expertise, alignment with NOWChain’s strategic vision, and long-term impact potential.

Application Process

🔹 Step 1: Submit a detailed project proposal through here.

🔹 Step 2: Our team will evaluate feasibility, alignment with NOWChain, and impact potential.

🔹 Step 3: Funding will be disbursed in stages based on milestone achievements.

Grant Distribution & Milestone Discussions

The grant funding will be distributed based on the token price at the time of disbursement. Projects will receive funds according to milestone achievements, ensuring alignment with development progress.

Specific milestone details and fund release schedules will be discussed during group meetings with the NOWChain team to tailor support based on project needs.

NOWChain is committed to shaping the future of Web3 by empowering builders and innovators. Stay tuned for more details on how to apply and take your project to the next level!