Brazil opens R$21M grant call for decentralized systems and open-source software
- —R$15 million goes to thematic projects of up to R$5 million; R$6 million funds regular grants of up to R$200,000 a year
- —Researchers from universities and non-profits in any Brazilian state may apply, not just São Paulo
- —The program promotes ActivityPub and the Fediverse as a counterweight to Big Tech concentration
- —All funded code must use licenses recognized by the FSF or OSI
Why it matters: The state funding gives Brazilian blockchain and web3 developers access to R$21 million for decentralized and federated projects.
Source: Livecoins