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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Founders, developers, and visionary entrepreneurs integrating USDC payments into their apps, protocols, or research projects. Small, agile teams with full-time founders and a development team of less than 10 people are ideal. Projects should be at the MVP, beta, or post-launch stage, with early research projects also considered. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 to $100,000 in USDC. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Developer Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Developer Grants is funded by Circle. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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