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APPLY NOW: Polygon Commits $35 Million in POL Tokens to Fuel the Next Wave of ZK and Web3 Innovation

(City, STATE) – October 13, 2025 – Polygon, the leading Ethereum scaling platform, today announced the launch of its ambitious Polygon Community Grants Program, backed by a massive $35 million fund in POL tokens. This initiative is a direct, urgent call to developers, researchers, and entrepreneurs across the globe—especially those in North America—to stop building in silos and start developing the next generation of decentralized applications using Polygon's cutting-edge ZK technology, including the revolutionary zkEVM and the AggLayer CDK. Applications for Season 2 of the program are now officially open.

The $35M POL Grants initiative is designed to do more than just provide capital; it offers co-creation spaces, mentorship, and incubation tracks to ensure your project moves from prototype to global deployment.



 

MAXIMIZE YOUR PROJECT’S IMPACT: Funding Meets Opportunity


 

The Polygon Community Grants program unlocks resources and mentorship to help you scale your impact, connecting bold ideas with funding milestones and practical deployment partners.

 

🚀 SHIP FASTER, SCALE SMARTER WITH OUR ZK STACK


 

Don't waste time rewriting code or compromising on privacy. Our technologies are designed to make high-performance Web3 development seamless:

































Key Technical FeatureDirect Developer Benefit (The "What's In It For Me?")
zkEVM: EVM EquivalenceZero-Friction Migration: Deploy your existing Solidity contracts seamlessly. Don't rewrite—just deploy and scale.
zkEVM & Miden zk-rollupNear-Zero Gas Fees & Privacy: Gain massive scalability and offer users minimal transaction costs without sacrificing Ethereum security or user privacy.
AggLayer CDKBuild Your Own Interoperable L2: Stop building in a silo. Launch your custom Layer 2 chain and connect instantly to the entire Polygon ecosystem for shared liquidity.
POL Token FundingFuel for Growth: Secure funding in the native governance and gas token, aligning your success directly with the network's long-term sustainability.
Polygon PoSScalable Foundation: Leverage a secure, time-tested base for building, ensuring high-speed, low-fee finality across all Layer 2s.









 

WHO SHOULD APPLY? (Ready to Push Boundaries)


 

We’re looking for ambitious teams and individuals ready to drive innovation with measurable milestones and clear roadmaps. You’re a perfect fit if you are:

  • A dApp Developer aiming to scale your DeFi, NFT, or gaming project to millions of users on zkEVM.

  • An Infrastructure Builder creating core tools, bridges (like Vault Bridge), or essential developer resources using AggLayer CDK.

  • A Researcher exploring the frontiers of zero-knowledge proofs and cryptography (e.g., Plonky 3).

  • A Community Leader fostering education, open-source compliance, and adoption within the ecosystem.





 

MOVE MONEY FASTER: The POL Grant Advantage


 

The Polygon Community Grants initiative is powered by POL token funding, a mechanism that supports cross-chain interoperability, EVM compatibility, and the latest ZK technologies. This funding model encourages rapid iteration, allowing teams to move from concept to production while maintaining security and interoperability.

We are actively prioritizing projects that focus on:

  • ZK-Powered DeFi Solutions and Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization.

  • Consumer-Ready Web3 Gaming and Social Applications.

  • Infrastructure that leverages AggLayer CDK and zkEVM for unified liquidity.





 

READY TO BUILD? APPLY FOR YOUR GRANT TODAY.


 

The application window for Season 2 is now open. Don't miss your chance to secure funding and partnership from the $35M POL pool.

[>> APPLY NOW ON THE OFFICIAL GRANTS PORTAL <<] Applications are evaluated based on technical readiness, ecosystem alignment, and impact potential.

https://howh.net/apply-now-35m-in-pol-funding-available-through-polygon-community-grants.html/

START YOUR JOURNEY NOW.


 

  • Dive Deep: Explore the Technical Overview to understand the full potential of zkEVM, AggLayer, and Miden.

  • Connect: Join our Developer Discord and the Solutions Providers Network for technical guidance and mentorship.

  • Learn: Access comprehensive Developer Docs and Polygon Learn resources to get started with the AggLayer CDK.





 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


 

Q: What is the main goal of Polygon Community Grants? A: To accelerate the deployment of high-impact, innovative projects on Polygon, focusing on enhancing scalability, security, and interoperability across the ecosystem through technologies like zkEVM and AggLayer CDK.

Q: How does POL token funding benefit my project? A: Selected projects receive funding in POL tokens, aligning your success directly with the core governance and gas mechanisms of the Polygon ecosystem, fostering long-term resilience.

Q: Which technologies are emphasized in the grant criteria? A: We strongly encourage projects that leverage our core scaling stack: zkEVM, Miden zk-rollup (for privacy), and AggLayer CDK (for L2 interoperability).

Q: Where can I find detailed technical information to help my application? A: All technical guidance, best practices, and sample projects are available in the Polygon Developer Docs, ZK Resources Blog, and the dedicated AggLayer CDK docs.
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